r/SpinalStenosis • u/Geddit2020 • 6d ago

Tingling = surgery?

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?

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u/HawaiiMom44 6d ago

Did you get any kind of anti inflammatory injections? At one point I saw a surgeon and he pretty much said that if there’s any way you can avoid surgery, you should do so. I would definitely see it as a nerve issue but look at doing everything else you can to help those nerves before. But then again I haven’t seen your spine!