... Yes, I believe they can do neck surgery even though you have the thyroid nodules. I had a fusion of c6-c7 and also have a multinodular goiter. (2 replies)
... I had an MRI done due to pain in my left shoulder.......Below are results. Can someone explain them to me in English? ... (2 replies)
... I think the MRI is not too bad, meaning there is no direct spinal cord impingement. However, there obviously is some reason for your symptoms. ... (4 replies)
... I had a Cervical MRI that I would ask that someone translate for me. My histor is extensive as I have had chronic pain for the past 10 years since my last surgery in July 2001. ... (4 replies)
... neck, and the bladder symptoms. I was referred to a neurologists for an eval to see if the bladder was being caused by some spinal problem. Here is the following MRI of my Cspine and lumbar MRI. Could someone look at it and describe what is the foramin narrowing, etc means. ... (9 replies)
... I am going to get another MRI of my cervical spin today in 30 mins. ... (11 replies)
... Further update - and even more frustrated...
now have had cervical facet joint injections - no help in providing relief via cortisone or as a diagnosis! Still waiting for EMG - should be in by end of year (quite a waiting list here in Canada!) -
but Physiatrist says he is perplexed and has prescribed me with Elavil!! for pain in the meantime sort of thinking that maybe... (3 replies)
... While I appreciate his thoroughness and the not rushing into some kind of surgery, I have had enough of this cspine pain and limitations... ... (3 replies)
... Ask your doctor about starting on lyrica its not a narcotic and it does help with pain that can be caused from nerves and since your spinal cord is likely the cause of your pain i would atleast ask and give it a try to see if it is good for you. It changed my life thats all i can say hope this helps since no one has commented =) (3 replies)
... Every other part of the Cspine is normal. ... (3 replies)
... I haven't hair flipped in so many years due to this cspine horror. Had to change hair styles and found something I am happy with that isn't terribly short, yet noflipping involvement. ... (17 replies)
... Thank you for your reply :) (2 replies)
... I might pay to see a very good neurosurgeon who i saw after my cspine MRI 5 years ago and ask for his opinion. ... (3 replies)
... read" these MRI's and that my cspine is in much better shape than before the ACDF. ... (10 replies)
... Did you have a Cspine MRI or CT? ... (4 replies)
... I think they'll be able to see what they need to see on your MRI and if your doc feels you need the contrast, you'll have to go for another. ... (5 replies)
... The MRI for Lumbar only showed a bulge at L5 and some arthritic changes. The lumbar is improving, while the neck is getting worse. ... (7 replies)
... Lower back problems are not uncommon in people with C-Spine issues. Generally the root cause is DDD. I had my lower back go out about 3 months before I had surgery on my neck. It actually got better after my neck surgery. I think it might be that when we have neck pain, our posture changes to compensate, and puts stress on the lower back.
If PT causes you more pain, DON'T... (7 replies)
... ess to deal with than the rest of us. Depression is common amoungst all of us. Hopefully you will figure out whats going on with the lower part of your body. The MRI should help you learn more about your problems. I know I'm defently a baby when it comes to handling pain. ... (7 replies)
... d anything. It was pretty bad... and now pain down the backs of both of my legs. The 'pain' itself is now gone, now it is more of a cramping sensation. Had an MRI on Friday. Awaiting those results... Something tells me it is herniated discs and more stenosis down there as well. ... (7 replies)
