Question 1

hello what is good for fibromyagia, chronic pain neck,mid back,low back i had surgery 7yrs ago spinal fusion 10 screws & rods please advise meds ?

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Aerobic excercise.: make sure you sleep well, even if you need a polysomnogram. aerobic exercixe ,meds such as svella, cymbalta,avenlafaxane, lyrica, (pregabalin) neurontin,

Question 2

if a cervical spinal fusion been determined to fused properly should the neck hardware be removed?

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Patient's option: You do not have to remove the hardware. Doing so is a second operation, that does not need to be done.

Question 3

i am getting surgery on my neck called an anterior cervical discectomy plus spinal fusion?

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Common procedure: An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with instrumentation is a common procedure to address cervical disc herniations, degenerative spondylosis and occasional to treat instability from trauma.  A fusion will eliminate the motion at the involved joint segments.  Most patients do well.  For very good information and videos, check out spine-health.Com.

Question 4

am i too young for spinal fusion? im a 18 yo female i had a laminectomy last year in my lumbar spine l3-s1 to decompress my nerves. its been a year and im still in excruciating chronic pain my surgeon said i need a spinal fusion but he wont do it cause im

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I'm : I'm sorry to hear you are having these symptoms.
After a multi-level laminectomy it is possible that you have developed spinal instability in the lumbar spine and if this is the case a fusion is one option, but not the only option.

I treat conditions such as yours on a regular basis and would be happy to examine you and review your imaging studies in order to discuss your condition and what options are available.

Generally a spinal fusion is reserved for instability or spinal deformity. Special tests can be ordered to determine if this is the best approach, or if a more conservative approach is appropriate. Age in of itself is not an indication or contra-indication for fusion, however, taking into account that you are 18, it is imperative that the proper work up is implemented prior to moving forward with any type of fusion procedure.

Dr. Gleiber.

Question 5

chronic pain in shoulders, neck, back, and arms after cervical fusion july 2013. also have redness and swelling in knees and hip pain. poss ra? fibro?

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Needs Evaluation: Sounds like some rheumatologic condition - some form  of arthritis.  Needs a thorough work-up including blood work to exclude autoimmune conditions.  Would not immediately jump to a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

Question 6

i have chronic neck pain for over a decade. i had spinal fusion in 2014 that didnt help the neck pain (but it did help my migraines). people tell me i should try a spinal cord stimulator. but, tens units dont help. would the stimulator work?

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: Spinal stimulators are significant, complex, and costly devices, and provide no guaranteed success.  These usually reserved for poorly managed severe pain cases where all other options are exhausted.  If you wish to pursue this, see an anesthesiologist who specializes in pain management and has experience with these devices.  Some neurosurgeons also handle these cases.

Question 7

how to deal with the pain after cervical spinal fusion?

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Depends: This depends on how recent the surgery was and how bad it is and if it got better after initial surgery. If it is recent then you should have been given pain meds by your surgeon or call for extra meds.  If greater than 6 months to a year then see your surgeon to be sure you have fused and make sure you haven't developed additional pathology at other levels.  Some pain is not abnormal.

Question 8

i am having terrible headaches after a anterior cervical discectomy plus spinal fusion. related?

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It may be related: Especially if the headache is positional -worse when up and about and better when lying down suggesting there may be a leak of spinal fluid from a dural tear.  The dura is the outer layer of the spinal cord and this tear is a risk of surgery.  See your surgeon.  Other reasons could include  muscular v medication v another disc issue.

Question 9

are headaches after undergoing a anterior cervical discectomy plus spinal fusion significant or common?

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Yes: There are multiple mechanisms by which cervical spine problems produce headaches. Nevertheless, headaches are a common symptom after cervical surgery.

Question 10

how serious is cervical spinal fusion..?

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A common procedure: Cervical spinal fusion for a herniated cervical disc is a common procedure done by neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons. There are certainly risks to the surgery, but in the proper hands the outcomes are excellent. You also need to evaluate the situation and ensure that the symptoms can be treated effectively with the fusion.

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Hello what is good for fibromyagia, chronic pain neck,mid back,low back i had surgery 7yrs ago spinal fusion 10 screws & rods please advise meds ?

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If a cervical spinal fusion been determined to fused properly should the neck hardware be removed?

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I am getting surgery on my neck called an anterior cervical discectomy plus spinal fusion?

A member asked:

Am i too young for spinal fusion? im a 18 yo female i had a laminectomy last year in my lumbar spine l3-s1 to decompress my nerves. its been a year and im still in excruciating chronic pain my surgeon said i need a spinal fusion but he wont do it cause im

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Chronic pain in shoulders, neck, back, and arms after cervical fusion july 2013. also have redness and swelling in knees and hip pain. poss ra? fibro?

A member asked:

I have chronic neck pain for over a decade. i had spinal fusion in 2014 that didnt help the neck pain (but it did help my migraines). people tell me i should try a spinal cord stimulator. but, tens units dont help. would the stimulator work?

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How to deal with the pain after cervical spinal fusion?

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I am having terrible headaches after a anterior cervical discectomy plus spinal fusion. related?

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Are headaches after undergoing a anterior cervical discectomy plus spinal fusion significant or common?

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How serious is cervical spinal fusion..?

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