Next Friday, I am having spine surgery for radiculopathy (pinched nerve in cervical spine). ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion). I have been in pain since December with my 5th attack and am anxious to get it over with. I'm proud of myself for having worked through the worst pain I have ever experienced. Still have 1 more 12 hr shift after today. It's not MS related, but I have numbness, tingling, burning and excruciating nerve pain from my neck to my finger tips. I know I'm annoying. I had no idea I could get on my own nerves. Lol. Has anyone else ever had this procedure before?
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Hi kittysmith - I've never had any kind of back surgery, but had a pinched nerve in my lumbar region 20 years ago, so I know (and remember) the pain!! Just wanted to wish you well and hope all goes well. Will be thinking of you. Let us know how it goes!1st sx '89 Dx '99 w/RRMS - SP since 2010
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I don't have any experience with this procedure. I'm fearful of pain and really feel for those dealing with it - MS or not. I have confidence in general with surgical procedures and I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself and do all you can to make yourself comfortable.
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Originally posted by kittysmith View PostNext Friday, I am having spine surgery for radiculopathy (pinched nerve in cervical spine). ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion). I have been in pain since December with my 5th attack and am anxious to get it over with. I'm proud of myself for having worked through the worst pain I have ever experienced. Still have 1 more 12 hr shift after today. It's not MS related, but I have numbness, tingling, burning and excruciating nerve pain from my neck to my finger tips. I know I'm annoying. I had no idea I could get on my own nerves. Lol. Has anyone else ever had this procedure before?All the best, ~G
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No experience with this exact condition but also wishing you a good outcome and speedy recovery.He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
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Be strong and accept help
Dear kittysmith,
My thoughts are with you for your surgery. Good luck.
I've only had one surgery in my long life (cancer), but I remember how big a deal it all is. My only advice is to trust and to be strong.
I had to spend two weeks in nursing home surgical rehab after my surgery. I thought I didn't want it, but, because of my MS, my doctors knew I did. In retrospect, I realize they were right. The PT and OT I got there was so so useful, and it spared my care-giving husband. If this follow-up support is offered to you, I recommend you take it. (OK, food and privacy will be issues, but ... .)
With the best wishes to you,
Mermaid Susan"Life is short, and we have but little time to gladden the hearts of those who travel with us; so let us be swift to love, and make haste to be kind." -Henri Amiel
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Wishing you the best. In the distant past, other than having wisdom teeth removed, I've had two surgeries -- ulner nerve, and sinus.
No back surgeries. Hope it goes well.~ Faith
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(now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08.
- Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
- Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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How're you doing after surgery?
Hi Kittysmith,
Did you have the ACDF surgery in February? Did you have one level or more done? How did your recovery go? Now that it's been a few months, would you do it again?
I was told last week that I needed the same surgery and frankly I'm a bundle of squinchy nerves. I "need" 3 levels done, and am more than concerned about having a neck that has severely compromised mobility.
Thanks for your input.
Tina"Hope for the best and plan for the worst. That way, all your surprises will be pleasant."
Verin Mathwin, The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
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