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Sorry I’m in the UK, the Spinal Consultant I spoke to/who I’m under care with is who’ll be performing the surgery (if I go ahead with it) this was at...

Thanks for the encouragement. I've had a few tests and waiting for neurologist appointment. She has added a medication, side effects are...

I am not sure what you mean by consultant. But I good idea would be to go to a large medical facility for a second opinion. Neurosurgery or...

Hi Jackie... I don't have the same issues, but I do have chronic neck pain. It took me many months, but I found someone who does sitting massage....

After all of this long journey I have received a diagnosis of chronic C-7, C-8 neuropathy. I have known that using my right arm an hand has been...

Hindsight is 20/20. It's hard not to wonder what life would have held for each of us, if we had done something different.

There is no consensus on having fusion in any case other than adolescents with large, progressive thoracic curves. Adults are really at sea on...

Thank you Jackie. This is helpful. I’ve found more people say I wish I had done it sooner? than the other way around, but it may be that they are not...

Well said Jackie. Also, in regard to sitting in a restaurant, I would try bringing along a pillow. I've had probably a dozen different shapes and...

It is a very big decision when or if to have surgery. Take your time to make the best decision for you. I really doubt there is a perfect time. Just...

My last visit with Dr. Dickson he was preparing to retire within the next couple of weeks and scheduled me with Dr. Darrell Hanson. I believe this...

Thanks Linda for your response. To answer your question, my dr says it will be either T9 or T4 to pelvis. He needs more testing to determine that. ...

Hi... I personally would like to go back in time and not have my first surgeries. While I had an average recovery, I ended up with degeneration...