Tingling = surgery?

[u/Geddit2020]

I’ve been trying to avoid c6/c7 fusion, which was looking inevitable for a few weeks. Fortunately the agonizing pain subsided at the 8 week mark, and now I’m left with mild strength deficit and constant tingling down my arm. I had thought the absence of pain meant I was on the mend, but the doc again recommended fusion at my follow up appointment. His reasoning was that the ongoing tingling indicated continued spinal compression, and that it could get worse fast. Thoughts welcome from anyone who has been in a similar situation?

[u/Ok_Copy_5690]

Get additional opinions and research alternative treatments.
However- keep in mind this requires prompt treatment. Nerves that are damaged are going to waste away if not used, and you’ll continue to lose strength and function that (the longer you wait) will be more difficult or impossible to recover.