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Medical Forum / General / General / February 2004neck surgery
Hello. I recently had an MRI done. It showed a "bulging disk" and my doctor recommended surgery. I am experiencing numbness , tingling on my right side of the body. my right arm is significantly weaker that my left. this seems to be work related ( computer programmer ) and the insurance company is evaluating it. to be honest with you , I am scared. from the MRI I can see that there is noway physical therapy can take the pressure off the spinal cord. I would like to hear from people who have done it and /or know about this process. any help/suggestion is greatly appreciated. thanks Michael >Hello. > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >thanks >Michael Three years ago I spent 2 days in a Spainish hospital on a morphine drip because of intense neck pain. Back in the UK an MRI scan showed two bulging disks and some bone spurs. The neuro surgeon suggested it was best not to operate "if I could live with it". I find I can live with it if I am careful and take medication at the first signs of muscle spasm associated with the nerve compression. Best of Luck Paul >>Hello. >> [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > >Paul If there is neurological deficit (specific muscle weakness, reflex change, and/or sensory loss) and nonsurgical treatment (traction, medicines, physical therapy) has not been effective; and if the level of the disc compression agrees with the neurological deficit, surgery is indicated. Properly chosen, and properly done, such surgery is effective in 90% of cases. Make sure that the surgeon is experienced; usually that means a Board-certified neurosurgeon. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M.D., FACS, P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" -------------------------------------- NOTE: The above message is not to be considered as "medical advice". Medical advice can be given only after a "hands-on" examination of the patient by a physician. ======================================== >If there is neurological deficit (specific muscle weakness, reflex >change, and/or sensory loss) and nonsurgical treatment (traction, >medicines, physical therapy) has not been effective; and if the level >of the disc compression agrees with the neurological deficit, surgery >is indicated. Not sure I agree with the loss of reflex/sensory loss in of itself being a criteria for surgery Bob. Intractable pain failing ALL courses of conservative care...Yes...progressive muscle deficit that is unresponsive to ALL methods of conservative care...certainly...loss of bowel/bladder function...absolutely. Finf yourself a skilled, reputable (insert wise crack here Jeff) :o) chiropractor young man. Onre that is who uses non rotational maneuvers. DC > Finf yourself a skilled, reputable (insert wise crack here Jeff) :o) > chiropractor young man. I'll save the wisecracks. Most herniated discs will regress on their own, given enough time and proper conservative therapy. If all else has failed and you're ready to try chiropractic, see your family doctor for a recommendation. Most F.P.s can recommend a good chiropractor in your area if it's appropriate. Any safe, conservative treatment is worth a try before having surgery for your back pain. >From: anon anon@anon.com >Date: 2/21/2004 4:05 PM Eastern >Most herniated discs will regress on their >own, given enough time and proper conservative therapy. agreed>See your family doctor for >a recommendation. Mmmmm....Disagree. Most FP's have no clue about chiropractic or their role in helping patients with bad discs...although the new generation of MD's want to know more. There are a tremendous number of patients being managed medically for a variety of problems who should have been to the chiropractors office first. Although it wouldnt hurt to ask your FP I'd ask fellow workers, family members etc. for a recc. of a good DC....one who doesnt use torsional forces when adjusting the spine. Good Luck! > There are a tremendous number of patients being managed medically for a variety > of problems who should have been to the chiropractors office first. I'm sure you think so. Not everyone would agree with you, however. Interested parties may want to visit http://www.chirobase.org to educate themselves. >> There are a tremendous number of patients being managed medically for >> a variety [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Interested parties may want to visit http://www.chirobase.org to educate > themselves. You're very, um diplomatic! ;-) Steve >From: Steven Bornfeld >I'm sure you think so. Not everyone would agree with you, however There are exactly 4 who do not That buffoon Steven Barrett, William Jarvis the x chiropractor affiliated with that malicious website who simply couldnt cut it in practice so he started doing insurance work and you :o) |
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