So Far
I saw the orthopedic/neurological doctor yesterday regarding my neck. I’ve got some pretty severe damage between my C5 & C6 vertebrate in my neck. I need an operation in order to prevent further damage. There might be some improvement regarding my current symptoms of weakness, numbness, and pain, but it’s hard to tell until afterward. For sure, no further damage will occur.
There’s no visible or very little space in my spinal cord at that area (C5 C6). In the past few days I’ve been experiencing constant numbness in both legs, but more on my right. I want to get this over with soon for many reasons, but one being I want it behind me before I go on vacation. As fast as new symptoms are arising, I want to get this overwith before it progresses. I’m praying that I can reverse some of the symptoms I’m currently experiencing.
I see the dreaded Dr. D Tuesday and should have results from my blood work. I’ll bring a 24-hour urine in that day, so won’t know the results for it until later. I just pray my lab doesn’t show an increase in my M-spike. I’m wanting a break so that I can try some alternative treatments and positive thinking.
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Good Luck… How were you diagnosed, testing resulting from your numbness in your legs, or did that follow the diagnosis?
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.
To JBRoberts: The numbness follwed the diagnosis. I don’t think I’ll know for sure whether the numbness is from the C5C6 area until after the operation and if it goes away. Of course, the dotor said he doesn’t know how much is reversible. That is why I want to do this NOW…not to blow my chances of goint too far before it’s irreversible. But…my right leg is extremely numb right now. Drat!