Alcie, This is only a guess, but I think if you were not showing signs of fusing after your follow-up with the neurosurgeon, then he/she would have scheduled you to come back. The only reason I had...
Thanks Susie, I will be more aware of using paragraphs in the future...I'm learning :) I appreciate your feedback and help....
Hi Alcie, I added another post to the other thread, but sought out your post here and am so very sorry that you are going through all of this. I will share that I have found that activities that...
Alcie, I am sorry to hear that your pain continues...this is the second time I've had c-spine surgery and it does take time for the pain and tingling to subside. It can be very discouraging at times...
Hi Alcie, Great suggestion to have the Vit D checked, I have an appt. with my primary care in 2 weeks and she usually does that as routine. My levels were always fine until I reached my mid-50's and...
Thanks for the positive thoughts Vickie, I agree with you a positive mind can contribute to healthy healing. It can be hard with the chronic pain that you face and it's awesome that you have found a...
Hi Straydog, I am sorry for not posting more, it just added to the stress level for me to think about it so much. I do know that most people show some signs of fusion much earlier than I did. The Dr....
You haven't heard from me for a few months now as I was waiting for a follow-up visit with the neurosurgeon. I just found it to anxiety arousing to think and talk about the issues I was dealing with....
Hi Straydog, I'm not sure about my vitamin D3 levels, but I do have osteopenia so that can slow fusion. I'll let you know how things progress. Thanks for the support and suggestions through this....
Hi, again. A quick update. Went for another opinion and he, too, recommended wait and see for another few months. I was put on vitamin D3 for the next several months too. I'll let you know how things...
Good advice, I have copies on CD of all my x- rays and MRI's. Thanks for your information and support. As much as I don't want another surgery, I don't want to be in a precarious situation. One day...
I certainly will Stray Dog. Does anyone know what is typically done when no fusion occurs? Thanks, Lake dweller...
Thank you White Beard, I have a call into my PCP requesting the name of another reputable neurosurgeon to see. This is scary. With appreciation, Lake Dweller...
White Beard, Thanks for your note. I am concerned that the bout of severe pain that I experienced at 11 weeks after no previous problems indicated a problem with the fusion. I appreciate your input...
I had an MRI and flexion, extension x-rays at 3 months, no change at six months....
Susie, Thank you for the information, I will check out that website and gather some more information. While the neurosurgeon that I have has a great reputation, it is a good idea to get another...
I had a cervical disk surgery at 4-5 with plating 6 months ago. At first I was doing fine. Then at about 11 weeks post surgery (after some increased activity) I experienced severe pain and tingling,...