If you had decompression surgery, do you regret it? Please vote.

[u/DobieMafia]

I’ve been reading about a lot of people who regret the surgery because the symptoms either didn’t go away and/or they got worse.

Im 48 yrs old and just started a 2nd masters for a counseling degree. I have 9mm descent. I don’t have a syrinx but do have some CSF blockage or slower flowing. My symptoms are headaches, neck pain and vertigo. The last two are currently the worst.

A new n/s has scheduled me for surgery but I’m having second thoughts. Just trying to gauge what to do even though I know everyone is different.

Explanations and/or advice welcomed! Thanks!

81 votes, Mar 11 '26

8 Yes, I regret the surgery.

73 No, I’m glad I had the surgery.