This is the surgery Dr's want to do ...has anyone out there had this surgery...have disability involving the l-4 and l-5 lower lumbar..now am being told it also involves the c-8 cervical...seems to just keep deteriorating ...also have RA arthritis. Too many meds...will surgery actually help or will it cause another issue..just saying.
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Spinal Stenosis
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charlener
, Apr 30 2011 03:51 AM
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mellowgator
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Posted 30 April 2011 - 04:07 AM
http://www.experienc...-Stenosis/99664
this is a forum with hundreds of people who have this issue. hopefully this will answer your questions and will give you the support you need.
mellowgator
this is a forum with hundreds of people who have this issue. hopefully this will answer your questions and will give you the support you need.
mellowgator
hi fellow gimps! i'm a c 6/7 quad and have been injured since 1986. i was in a roll over hydroplane accident and it took hours for the paramedics to get me out of the car in the pouring rain. that definately wasn't my day. but alas life goes on!
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Posted 30 April 2011 - 04:16 AM
For me surgery is ruled out because too many vertebra and foramen are affected between L2 and S1, along with other health issues. I just wish I had the option.
Only you and your consultants can judge whether you are likely to benefit. Some here report surgical success. Others don't. Try getting more specialist opinions.
Only you and your consultants can judge whether you are likely to benefit. Some here report surgical success. Others don't. Try getting more specialist opinions.
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Posted 02 May 2011 - 02:12 AM
charlener, on 30 April 2011 - 03:51 AM, said:
This is the surgery Dr's want to do ...has anyone out there had this surgery...have disability involving the l-4 and l-5 lower lumbar..now am being told it also involves the c-8 cervical...seems to just keep deteriorating ...also have RA arthritis. Too many meds...will surgery actually help or will it cause another issue..just saying.
Jeanette
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