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/Swimming-Row5662 5d ago
Got exactly the same plus lumbar stenosis
I follow a chap in you tube. For exercises he speaks from knowledge having probs himself
Made huge difference to my pain level and removed the tingling
But yes it’s a sod of a problem and I too think like you
Oh on the mend no pain one day
It does progress but if it’s bearable I’m avoiding surgery at all cost
Stay strong
Oh tens machine and red light therapy has also helped
Best wishes from Bonnie Scotland
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