... FIONA!!!! I was just thinking of you the other day....Thanks for your reply and please post on how you are doing. I have missed you! ... (18 replies)
... and am scheduled for 1 level ACDF next week. My symptoms have been going on for more than 8 months now. It started with tingling in my arm, then added constant ache in my shoulder and chest. The worst is driving because I assume the vibrations cause the disc to rub the nerve. ... (11 replies)
... First, hello right back at ya, and I'm very sorry to read about your injury. ... (4 replies)
... as it gets nearer to my date with the neurosurgeon I get more nervous. ... (26 replies)
... You have a few options it is early on for you. I have been suffering multiple herniations for over a year. ... (2 replies)
... I posted quite a while ago, when my herniated disc first flared up. I actually got it to calm down quite a bit, and eventually thought that it was gone....... until I started running 4 miles every other day, and that's what did it. ... (12 replies)
... I've been lurking on the board for a while now, reading people's stories and in general learning what I was going to deal with in my surgery. So, now that it's done, I wanted to relate my experiences to the board and perhaps help someone else. ... (8 replies)
... I am the wife of a 40 year old man that has had five lower back surgeries. He is suffering from failed back syndrome as a result of his first fusion. The best thing that you can do is remain nicotine free. ... (10 replies)
... S1 to correct a fracture, Spondylolisthesis, and herniated disc. It was horrible and I never got better. ... (10 replies)
... First of all I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support, and staying on this board to help so many other people with their disc problems! ... (26 replies)
... Well had my surgery Tuesday the 19th was in hospital over night. Friday night was awfull I would scream out in pain every time I moved. Finally had to take a trip to ER Saturday I was having terrible muscle spasms in my upper shoulders and neck. The inssision site is in the front of my neck off to the side. ... (7 replies)
... sorry it has taken me awhile to get back here joanne. things have not been the greatest. ... (21 replies)
... Hi Chris, It was very nice to hear from you! It is funny how some of our symptoms are so similar. When my injury first ocurred the left side was effected. I can still remember how bad the pain was and there were times when i just wanted to die! ... (15 replies)
... using own hip bone for fusion and titanium plate and screws. My herniated discs occured because of Disc Degenerative Disease.. which is genetic...at least for me. ... (5 replies)
