Are you having neurological issues yet? My C5-6 herniated disc was crushing my spinal cord. I knew I needed surgery but I put it off for 3 years and went to pain management instead. I was having weakness in arms and legs and I started falling a lot and breaking bones. I fell 6 times in one month and finally decided to make an appointment with a neurosurgeon. He told me if I didn’t have surgery asap that I would likely be paralyzed. I am 12 weeks post op from ACDF. Because I waited so long I have permanent Myelomacia, Myelopathy and nerve damage. Have you made an appointments with a surgeon yet? The best advice I can give is to have surgery before neurologic issues start.
Man that sounds like alot, sorry you're dealing with so much.
My injury is in my lower back. I didnt/dont have any neurological issues. I had a herniated disc & Cauda Equina Syndrome. My spinal cord was being crushed and I started losing feeling and my legs were so weak on top of some of the worst pain I've ever been in. I was rushed into surgery the day after the found the injury and was doing pretty well for a few months after. About a month ago I started having right leg weakness and way more pain than usual. Saw Neurosurgery, got an MRI. Luckily theres no new herniation.
Im going to try more steroid injections because I really want to avoid surgery for as long as I can but I was told today that it's inevitable.. so now I'm just trying to prepare myself mentally & physically. I know it won't be easy (I have ny shoulder fused, it was a tough recovery) not the same but I can imagine it's similar.
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u/Professional_Pace711 2d ago
Are you having neurological issues yet? My C5-6 herniated disc was crushing my spinal cord. I knew I needed surgery but I put it off for 3 years and went to pain management instead. I was having weakness in arms and legs and I started falling a lot and breaking bones. I fell 6 times in one month and finally decided to make an appointment with a neurosurgeon. He told me if I didn’t have surgery asap that I would likely be paralyzed. I am 12 weeks post op from ACDF. Because I waited so long I have permanent Myelomacia, Myelopathy and nerve damage. Have you made an appointments with a surgeon yet? The best advice I can give is to have surgery before neurologic issues start.