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Cervical Herniated Disc
« on: September 29, 2010, 10:20:06 pm »
I tell you... I am falling apart.

I just had an MRI today. The diagnosis is a cervical herniated disc.

What's next?  ??? :'(
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2010, 10:22:31 pm »
:'(

I hope everything works out for you. :(
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2010, 10:24:01 pm »
I'm sorry :( You need to live in like a bubble or something :P
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2010, 11:19:13 pm »
Darn what is happening? x.x

I hope things will get better soon. Do you know what would have caused that?
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2010, 11:22:24 pm »
wow, that sucks
the only other person i've seen that happen to was my grandmother

good luck with life
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2010, 06:50:32 pm »
I have been referred to a neurosurgeon. I'm still waiting for an appointment -- first come first serve. I don't know if they will do surgery or treat me with painkillers or Cortizone shots in my neck.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2010, 06:51:11 pm »
I hope the wait is not too long x.x

I wish you good luck in this :S
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2010, 05:56:30 pm »
Pain... I am in so much pain!

I just want to cry.  :'(  :'(  :'(
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2010, 06:04:00 pm »
Darn sorry to hear it is getting worse. When are you going to see the doctor by the way? I hope it is nothing involving degeneratory condition/disease or something... although such physical problems normally won't occur until maybe the late 50s or even late 60s.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2010, 06:10:28 pm »
After getting the run around at the Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute... I am finally seeing a neurosurgeon tomorrow at 11am.

This ruptured disc in my neck is the result of an injury about 2 years ago. The disc has been bulging ever since the injury, and it finally ruptured recently. 

Yes... the pain is getting worse everyday. :'(
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2010, 07:55:29 pm »
Ah ok, good to hear you're seeing someone tomorrow. I hope the pain  doesn't get like 10x worse by then. And I see, I hope they can do something to make sure you have much less pain in the future and that it won't happen on a regular basis in the future.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2010, 05:40:26 pm »
I had my initial visit with a doctor at the Spine Institute today. He said 95% of the patients do not need surgery. However, after looking at my MRI, he believes I may be in the 5% that will need surgery. :(

He put me on some serious pain medication, steroids, and a nerve protector. He is referring me to a spinal surgeon -- I will see him on Monday. This surgeon will decide if I need to have my herniated disc removed and the vertebrae fused together. To perform the surgery, they will cut a hole in the front of my neck -- sounds scary.

Here is a link to the type of surgery (called Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion) I may end up having:

http://www.spineteamtexas.com/ViewMedica.aspx?section=000101antcervdisc
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2010, 05:42:59 pm »
Ouch. :(

I hope everything works out for you. :(
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2010, 05:45:47 pm »
Ouch that sounds painful, but medical science has advanced a lot now so I think you will be fine. Best wishes.
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Re: Cervical Herniated Disc
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2010, 06:11:33 pm »
:( I feel for you man (not that i can even begin to comprehend the pain you are going through) good luck!
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