Fibromyalgia and C5-C7 disc protrusion with spinal stenosis and foraminal stenosis

Hi,
I am new to the forum and I must say I am extremely happy to have found it. It has a wealth of information, coming from the right people!
And here is my question....I was in excruciating pain (classic in my neck, shoulders, arms, etc.) and looking for a neurosurgeon to perform an operation for my c5-7 discs. I was hesitant to proceed with the operation because the two neurosurgeons I first visited would only commit to saying "the operation will help with the pain on the left arm but not the rest of your pain". Well, lo and behold the third neurosurgeon recommended against it and referred me to a rheumatologist.
He formally diagnosed me with fibromyalgia and recommended against the operation. His reasoning was that the recovery time from the operation would be longer than someone without fibro and that I would probably be out of work from 6 months to 1 year and maybe more pain than before! Well, here I am, two years later and I can hardly move my left arm, have lost a lot of range and I am wondering, how many fibromyalgia patients have had cervical surgery. And still in a LOT of pain from the fibromyalgia as well. Still work FULL time because cannot afford not to but do not know until when I will be able to do it....

Sorry to be responding late to this post.

I just had major knee surgery and haven't been on here in a little while.

I had cervical surgery on my C5-C6 I had a disectomy and fusion. A plate w 4 screws. My disc had "exploded" per My neurosurgeon. My spinal cord was crushed. I should have been paralyzed from my chest down. I had emergency surgery and my arm pain was gone immediately. It was amazing!!

Now I was just diagnosed with Fibro about 2 years ago. I just had surgery for the first time with Fibro. I was so nervous on how it would affect it. To be honest I'm still not sure.for the first 5 weeks all my pain was due to my surgery and what they did to my knee.( total knee replacement revision)

I am in a flare now. I think it is a combination of emotional stress from family problems along with the severe pain in my knee which can prevent me from sleeping. Like now.

I do expect my recovery may take longer and my Fibro may act up. As soon as I can I will start walking. Keeping the stress level down is very important. Something I am not doing and paying the price.

If you need the surgery so it will improve your quality of life I would do it. I know we are all different and our Fibro affects us all differently but if u can get your neck fixed that will hopefully be one less problem and pain your body has to endure.

Best of luck!