I have been to a neurosurgeon having suffered already for 18 months. Has anyone had successful neck surgery? Everything seems so negative and scary. Thanks
Just had carpal tunnel surgery and now think it was from a pinched nerve!
I have a similar problem and my GP said he could refer me but the chances of a successful op are hit and miss. Not very helpful to either of us!
I had my appointment with the surgeon yesterday and being referred back to pain management now as nothing they can do. It's not serious enough for surgery which is great but not being offered much else. They have suggested facet joint injections but I have heard they are hit and miss and also pregabalin. Don't know what to do just going from one specialist to another x x
My GPs have just been giving me analgesics which don't always help
Good luck Rach!
I had infusion/plate with screws, inputed- C5C6 cervical neck 2 yrs ago. I was sooo paralyed I was very limited, I'm much better now still have nerve & facest joint issues I get (nerve Blocks) done very 4-8 monthes. But the surgary was a success. Praise be to God!!!
Hi
i had C5 C6 fused 6 years ago in Oxford after intense pain left me not able to use my arm, I won't say it was the most pleasant experience ever but I have been 6 year pain free until recently. I am due an MRI scan tomorrow and I'm back at Oxford for the results on Monday. I have had 3 major surgerys on my back and I'm only 44 so I'm old hat when it comes to this. I would say put your faith in the neurosurgeons they know what they are talking about. If they feel you would benefit then do it.. You can't even see my scar and I panicked about that. Good luck x