I had cervical fusion in June 2021because I had symptoms like cervical Myelopathy but was told its carpal tunnel. I still have neck pain, headaches, weakness in both hands and legs. I was told my neck isn't healing so I need another surgery in 2022. I really don't want another surgery. Scared I will make me worse. Any suggestions? I was also went to PT and was told they can't help me.
How long did you delay surgey while having the cervical myelopathy stuff?
It really depend. Some get better, some stay the same and some get worst. I've read if your MRI shows signal changes, as mine did, you will not do as well. I have not done as well as other. Almost 4yrs post acdf I still have pain and weakness. Like patsy I have weakness but it's not showing when the dr. has me push against gravity.
Then again, Christopher Reeves was able to feel light touch yrs after his injury. I believe there is always hope.
I hope someone here can help me i have just had surgery on my neck for a decompresion and been told it was cervical myelopathy and aslo had a cage fitted. i understand most of it just the cervical myelopathy what is it also i was told the signls to my brain and spinail cord were a bit mixed up Can this be MS i have been told it is not i have only had a brain sdcan for this never had a LP to test for it. and one last thing will i always have cervical myelopathy do peoplke get beter as i still have numb feet and arms and right side of my body still feels very numb i do hope some one can help me get some answers
many thanks
Take heart, we all heal differently. Hopefully you won't have the same problems as badly as before. I'll post on Monday after I've talked with the neurologist.
Moeck
I don't like the sound of your posts as I am four weeks post-op from C5-6 fusion surgery. The original pain was gone right after surgery but is beginning to return again as is numbness and weakness in my legs/arms. I go back 8/14 for a check up.
I know I've been doing too much, but they tell you to move the muscles around, but when I call to tell them the pain I'm in they then tell me I'm doing too much - geez.
I swear if this surgery did not work, I don't know what I'll do. I hope the both of you get some answers and relief soon as do I.
Please keep me posted on your progresses.
I was diagnosed with cervical myelopathy and had a c 5-6 fusion 2 years ago. I got worse immediately after surgery. I have weakness, pain, numbness, tingling twitching and much more. My legs and arms feel weak but objectively there is no actual weakness. I'm not sure if my myelopathy was really related to the disk as I only had a mild cord compression. I wish you the best.