I had a disk removed and the other two fused together. The only differance was no my right hand doesnt tingle anymore, but the pain runs across my shoulders thru my neck and down my neck. Is this what I have to look forward to
I had a disk removed and the other two fused together. The only differance was no my right hand doesnt tingle anymore, but the pain runs across my shoulders thru my neck and down my neck. Is this what I have to look forward to
i had the same thing i had surgury a month ago oct. 16.. on my neck and i had a bone replaced with a donor bone and a fuse i still have the pain the same place as you do and i do have pain between my shoulder blades and right underneeth too.. its weird how these same things happen if you find anything out please let me know my e-mail add is amandahiskey@msn.com i would really like to know why too
Hello. I, too, had cervical surgery but I did not have the fusion. Disc were removed and something else was put in - I also had a pinched nerve. I had this back in Oct 2007 and I feel so much better. Occasionally, my neck might hurt when I look up too long. Recently we have looked at ceiling fans and this causes my neck to hurt some. But overall, I have had success with the surgery that I had. I had a wonderful surgeon also. He did surgery on my elbow and carpal tunnel. He is a neurosurgeon. I think doctors are so important in selecting one to do surgery. I go to a medical center which teaches other doctors and it is a wonderful place. I am thankful to be close to it.
I might tell you that I got instant relief when the doctor did my surgery and he told me I would, if he did the job correctly....he was indeed right....he fixed me right up.
I hope you can find relief soon.....
MiMi
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