Yes it is worse pain ever and I had 4 children! I use topical meds with lidocaine that helps muscle pain. Super tylenol ( red / white/ blue capsule extended release) for bone and muscle / nerve pain. Hot water helps. I immerse my arms up to shoulder in hot water in sink. Hot long shower sitting on bench....warm except blanket at all times. Cold air hurts. Walk...keep moving even with pain. If not you will lose those muscles. Lay down each afternoon for at least hour. That .ages body anti gravity . That is gravity not pulling on legs arms and spine. It works wonders..I had prescription pain meds but some effect the nerve system and made pain much worse. Some helped for awhile then didn't as I got worse. Tylenol and topical pain meds with lidocaine are it for me.
Totally agree. I've had 2 cervical fusions and 4 lumbar fusions (much more went along w those). Having had severe pain for the past 12 years, I'd take low back pain over neck pain. But I'd take neck pain over mid-upper back, which is the worst. Usually I have both at the same time. There's no good position for upper back shoulder blade area. It's relentless. My (strong) pain meds help everywhere that hurts but doesn't even touch mid back pain. Have had it since 2011 when I got injured at work. 😕
I want to add that no two people are the same. Esp w pain tolerance. Also our diff bodies, your overall health, and the life you had before it started.
I have stenosis in all Of my lumbar spine joints and in most of my neck. I have problems with bladder control, migraines, hands not working properly, SEVERE muscle spasms…the list goes on and on. My pain specialist has referred me to a neurosurgeon. I’m at a point that I would consider surgery. I want my life back. I’m sorry to all of you who suffer this condition.
@@arronb4618 I know right. I always said I would not have surgery until a last resort. Well, I’m at my last resort and my quality of life could not get much worse barring total loss of my leg use.
@@arronb4618 my deepest sympathy to you. About the only thing I can tell you is get VERY aggressive in how you doctor. I went 29 years before I could get someone to help and that saint helped me immensely. Unfortunately this doesn't just go away, only for a while, but the time you get with lessened pain is well worth it. Hang in there and know someone is praying for you. Be strong!
I have just taken way to many hard hits, When I was about 7 or 8 years old I hit a brick wall on my bike. Now at age 58 the right side of my face is caved in it really wasn't that noticeable when I was younger. Then I put a 1969 dodge charger 24 rows into a corn field, I broke 8 ribs my sternum and caved in the top of my head from hitting the windshield. on top of taking many other hits to my head all I can say is I'm still alive... I have not found a doctor that has helped me and I have just learned to live with my symptoms. Other then the times the pain gets so bad my wife has to take me to E.R. This is my life and I know that I'm not the lone ranger when it comes to living with pain. Thanks for your time Jeffrey, I find videos like this to be good info for folks looking for help....
Dr. Cantor is an incredible surgeon. Had the pleasure of working him in the past and was impressed in his knowledge and experience. Always takes the time to teach. Glad to see him posting videos on here
@@DrJeffreyCantor DrCantor, Hi , I'm Gustavo Degani from Brazil, I have already send an email for your clinic talking about my case. I have c4 -c7 disk herniation. I already make a disk replacmente on c4 with a neurosurgeon here. My problems and syntoms still there. Monday I gonna make another MRI. Before i make another surgey I want talk to you. I can go to US to see you . I ve already see your videos and tecnique. rgds
My consultant dismissed my symptoms. Severe neck, shoulder pain. My left arm feels on fire. Balance issues bladder urgency. Bowel accidents. Leg pain caused by painful feet. Now my left eye started closing without any effort from myself. I'm at my wits end fell downstairs many yrs ago. Lost my balance fell from top of landing broke my wrist. My hands have lost there grip strength. Also wastage of the muscles in my hand. Sorry if I go on I'm so depressed getting no help. Was up last night couldnt lay down for severe pain, burning. Many thanks for listening 😭
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Hi I currently have ddd and spinal stenosis that ive been living with for 19 years im now 57 and i was told eventually i was told ill have cervical ddd and right now i get migraines and my neck burns so so far ive been living on pain meds and I've managed to keep working for 24 years so far
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Wish all doctors where this smart. I have stenosis in my neck since 2016. Have had all the pain he mentioned and all the doctors except the one I recently went to said nothing is wrong. The recent doctor saw my issues did disc replacment in c6 and c7. That took away my trap pain in my shoulders. Still have issues from issues with c3 and c4 but my pain is more manageable now. All the pills, therapy and anything else I tried did nothing.
I hope this helps anyone, i suffered horrible neck pain, i prayed and God told me to take bioflex or glucosamine chondroitin with msm like from dollar general same thing. It stopped the symptoms. I take everyday and always will.
I no longer have a cervical curve. The only symptom I don't have that you described is the wasting. I was told not to worry about the arthritis & cracking my neck does all on its own. They didn't want to do an MRI until I went through 12wks of PT. I refused for someone to mess with my neck without an MRI.
Suffered from mild cevical stenosis for decades, before it cost me my job , control of my fingers in right hand and i could not hold my head up without extreme pain in the shoulder . An operation on C6 C5 C4 alleviated the condition . Im left with numbness in right hand and the entire upper right side of my body has shrunk slightly when compared to the left . If any one suffers from this condition the sooner you get it sorted the better
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Been having these symptoms in my arms for about two months gets worse at full extension hands go crazy numb tingling and throbbing. Biceps cold hands cold. Finally saw a doctor who is trying to help me neurologist and PCP are no help thinks I’m looney or googling too much. Hopefully get a MRI soon all from a work injury that was concentrated on my lower back and never thought my neck was part of it from lifting with arm fully extended downward.
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Im a 33yr old, 6' male, 210lbs and have been having issues for around 6 years. Nothing obvious caused it, grew up sportsy and active so did get gurt allot as a kid. It started with headaches and ocular migrains with auras and bad neck and back pain. Ignored it until 2021, almost passed out while driving. EMS arrived and said my blood pressure was 180 over something. Diagnosed me with "Idiopathic intracranial hypertension " and put me on blood pressure meds, but didn't help. Blurry doubled vision, sensitivity to light, constant bady pain, brain fog, balance issues, all the things in this video and more... Had some testing and they found blockage in transverse/ Sigmund sinus. Had stent placed 4 moths ago. Pain and weakness is getting worse in complete left side of body, along with decreased daily mental awearness. Beginning to also have worse and worse memory loss... But i have 2 mri's scheduled soon (Thorasic & Cervical spine) so hopefully they find something.. im tired lol
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I had to have 3 levels of CSpine fused due to stenosis from paoriatric arthritis. Choose your neuroosurgeon carefully! Make sure they do 100s of fusions annually. Teaching hospitals are great, I went to UCSF.
@@magicmax6623 Not ortho but NeuroSurgery. His name is Dr Vitrucci, but he has retired. He was an Associate Professor, but you know it's the fellows and residents that care for you post-op. I saw Dr Vitrucci in the OR only during my stay. I know patients can self refer. Just get the # for UCSF Neuro Surgery and tell them you would like to self refer, as long as you have current affected spinal CT Scan and MRI they will look at your films and decide if they can treat you, and they make an appt. They have several satellite offices throughout the Bay Area Good luck!
I have all these symptoms and have two different doctors with two different opinions. My MRI has three ruptures and says I have serious spinal cord flattening. I’m 64 and have had 10 surgeries on my lumbar spine, fused from my sacrum to L-1. I am loosing fine motor function in my hands. Thank you for this information because you have helped me make my Final decision to solve my situation.
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Started getting dizzy spells for no reason. Next was the hands stiff and sore, loss of grip strength, dropping things, also a lot of nausea, fatigue and weakness. Getting fused next week C2-C7 and hoping for some relief.
I was rear ended a few years ago. I was waiting to turn off the highway into my drive and a car driving 60mph hit me. The girl did not brake, full force impact. Today I have sever pain and pressure in my neck as well as my lumbar. Pressure becomes too intense that I can't sit, stand, or lay down. Nothing works. Neck pressure makes my vision blurry. I am searching professionals to help me. It will be a long process and hopefully I will feel better than I do. Thank you and God Bless
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Thanks for giving us all important insights. I am learning a lot. I am dealing with pretty bad back / neck pains and got a laminectomy done 2 weeks ago. In recovery mode.
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I am 73 and losing dexterity. Turning a light switch is nearly impossible with my left hand. My MRI showed severe compression by osteophytes and my balance is as you've demonstrated. I live in Dallas TX and hope to find a neurosurgeon here to carefully ultrasonicly buzz it off.
I suffer from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. I have 3 disc herniations in the neck C4-c6. Has terrible nerve pain in the arms and still down to the feet. Had to wait 11 months to get c5 operated on with a new disc and rigid operation. I'm still in pain unfortunately. loss of sensation also in arms but mostly left side. I also have loss of sensation halfway across my face. I suffer unbelievably every day. I also have spondylosis and spondylitis L5-s1 and also sciatica lumbago. Disc herniation L4-L5. then I have modic type 2. I have loss of sensation on my legs and in the big toe they dare or refuse to operate on me despite all the pain. I sleep with a diaper every night. Must urinate on routine because I have genital burns in the groin and abdomen. 3 weeks ago I got a back shot again. The doctor does not want to do a new MRI on me and sent me to the physiotherapist again. Should I be worried about my health? I started to get sick at the age of 19 and am 41 years old today They op mig 3 times for they carpal tunnel syndrome 😭 But is was my neck that was the problem (I often stumble and lose my balance as well. when I go up the stairs, my legs do not want to keep up many times)
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May I ask your symptoms please.I have constant back of neck pain.burning sensation in neck back of head and ears.Terrible nausea. Bad tingling sensation in head.Balance trouble and pins and needles in left arm and hand.Plus I gey very very tired quicker.
Basically the same I have vertigo headaches with pressure loss of feeling in arms and hands sometimes numbness in face leg I even fell off my front porch. It hits out of nowhere! Headaches so bad I lose my vision it's like tv static or jagged lines. I have bladder issues as well. I'm always having to go. Ringing in my ears.
@@christinabailey8231 I've just been diagnosed with cervical stenosis in my neck. This is damaged nerves. I'm seeing a surgeon on Wednesday. Is your neck stiff when you turn your head.
I'm so sorry ): I know exatly what you're feeling. I had spince surgery for this issue in 2022 and the pain has come back. I'm really terrified right now too. I hope you're okay
@@JJbro-rt5zu I'm a little better. But sadly I'm back on nerve medication and am still in a lot of discomfort. I got an X-ray, MRI and CT scan and my surgeon has no idea what is causing my pain. I'm now waiting to have a nerve test, it's a stressful time.
@@JJbro-rt5zu I absolutely will have to if nothing comes from the nerve testing. Fingers crossed it's something minor and I'm still holding on to hope that my body is trying to recover!!
I have 0 neck pain. None. But according to the er doctor and ct scan i have severe compression in c5 and c6 with narrowing of the spinal canal. My arms and hands are always numb, tingling and in pain. Im making an appointment with a neurosurgeon.
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To save you the trouble of having to give the same answer repetitively, therefore I won’t list a full panel of my symptoms & just as a CYA, I am NOT asking for medical advice, or a diagnosis, but rather a broad general textbook explanation for how clinicians would typically treat C5-C6, C6-C7 moderate right lateral canal narrowing and cord deformity with moderate right foraminal narrowing, in the beginning stages when the discs become painful and limb & finger pain becomes apparent? Do patients in their early 40’s typically have degenerative issues of this nature?
I have this. And . Long term neck pain hand numbness. Dropping things a lot and falling quite a bit. I also have that pinky ring finger tingling numb. I can’t look up for long periods of time with out sharp pains thru my upper back to neck. I have all those same issues you have mentioned. It’s even really rough to drive too. I’m only 45. I see a neuro surgeon this month.
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Only a heart attack is a worse pain. Trust me, I have had a heart attack and I am suffering from spinal stenosis and other arthritic conditions of my spine.
Your videos are the very best! Although you do mention laminectomies' being done without fusion, I can't seem to find any videos about outcomes or really anything about them. All videos are about fusion. On March 8th 2023 I had a Posterior Cervical Laminectomy of C3 to C7 but no Fusion. I can't find any videos or explanations of this being done without fusion. You would do well to make one. More people than you think would watch them.
For the past three months, I've had neck pain radiating down both of my arms into my wrists and fingers. It all started after I was dealing with heavy boxes full of Christmas decorations and antiques. I also get occasional chest and shoulder pains. X-ray showed mild disc narrowing in c4-c5 and c4-c6. I think I may have permanently wrecked my spine.
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@DrJeffreyCantor I deeply appreciate it. Still awaiting my blood work results. Already had two X-rays, chiropractor visits, and a course of standard treatment protocols that didn't help.
Dr. Cantor. Every symptom you just describe. I have all that and more. I am a patient at a VA hospital and they always say noting is wrong. Come back in 3 months. I have fallen 7 times since 12/2021. Help me please I beg you
I was in a car accident January 6, 2021 and have been having burning in my cervical and aching down my arms. I also get pinching in between my shoulder blades. It makes me MISERABLE! I have a appointment with my pain doctor coming up. I need another epidural.
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I am having same problem..Doctor suggested me to do emergency surgery..please advice me other than that what is the best treatment. Did physiotherapy and took injection on the nerve. Eagerly waiting for the reply. Thanks
WOW! My MRI results say what you’re talking about! I haven’t found a decent Surgeon yet.. 😕 I’m in Maine ..can you guide me to a surgeon for my Cervical issues 🙏
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Use cervical traction. My symptoms have been disappearing. Dr. Cantor is the best spine doctor I ever seen. My question is for Laminoplasty, what is the advantage of bone graft at the lamina gap over the mini-plates and screws?
You are lucky to get back your health, I have done 13 time DRX9000, and 25 times Mechical tractions, nothing can change! waiting for me should be surgery.. it was 8 years..
@@jackleung3458 I recently did 20 treatments of DRX9000. It made me FEEL better without a doubt, but when I did the comparative MRI it showed no improvement of the discs :( But all the time I felt like they could have gone higher on the weight (topped me out at 14lbs). Now I've found a different place that I'm going to tomorrow that has the same machine and hopefully we will go a little more on the weight/pull in hopes that I can improve. I wish my best to you!
I was diagnosed with Cervical Stenosis a week ago. I also have most of the symptoms Dr. Cantor talked about. I'm considering having surgery sometime in December.
What avenues have you looked at aside from surgery?? What’s surgery are you thinking of having?? I think this doctor has some alternative minimally invasive solutions to this issue.
get the surgery, if you wait too long your arms will atrophy or one at a a time, and youll never be able to recover them again, one of my arms is atrophied and other is fine, i think im absolutely FCKED but not sure, waited 4 years to get surgery from the point of injury, dont know what the hell i was thinking,. get it done dude you look big if you stop lifting cause of this youll prob wanna commit suicide or something
I have a congenitally narrow spinal canal with mild to moderate spondylosis throughout my neck and have experienced symptoms of I guess both of those conditions for years already and am only 30.
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@@DrJeffreyCantor I wrote to Dr. Phil a few weeks ago = now I have found my way to you through Divine Intervention. Praying I am taking a flight or Amtrak to meet your team, soon. It's been too long since injury. I have been asking God to remove my right leg for two years. @Dr = I'd like to visit a Taxidermist for it's replacement..
Hi Doctor Jeffrey, I have Dizziness and Imbalance problem since 1 year. Problem is when I walk I feel imbalance also some dizziness. I am frustrated regarding this .Lot of test like head MRI/Ear Test/Balance Test/Sugar/pressure/Lipid Profile test did. But still doctor not able to identify real cause. I live in Stockholm Sweden, Please please help me to resolve my problem.
I’ve been experiencing the same thing. I recently had an MRI of my neck and spine. The MRI was positive proof I have severe Cervical Stenosis and lower back bone spurs. I’m soon getting steroid injections. I suggest you ask your Doctor about getting MRI. Best wishes
I just had a MRI and was told that I dont have Spinal Stenosis like I though (based upon knumness in fingers elbow pain and stabbing back pain between my spine and shoulder blade) my regular doctor sain I have arthritis in my spine down low about C7, can your ultrasonic scalpel repair artritis just like it does on bone spurs for spinal stenosis???
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Hi doctor my MRI shows Muscle spasm of cervical spine. C5-6 and C6-7 mild diffuse posterior disc bulge with no neural compromise. Below but I have muscle cramps and muscle twitches back side little pain and muscle wasting kindly advise this case what is the reason 😢
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I had a bad car accident back in 1986 which changed my life dramatically. I had pain and headaches everyday. But dealt with the pain by going to chiropractors and later pain doctors. I saw a spine surgeon in Houston, Texas about 3 years ago and he told me I had cervical stenosis in C3 and C4 and C5. He told me I should have surgery at that time (if not things were just going to get worse) but after viewing this type of surgery on UTUbe I decided to wait it out until something better came along. I saw yours recently and have to say I think I could do this one w/o being scared to death. Only problem is how long would I need to be in Florida to see you and do follow-up? Is there someone else you would recommend in Houston, Texas to perform the surgery? I really think I need it now because it is starting to effect my bowel and other parts of my body.
I have this same issue from a car accident 2 years ago, i went from living a happy healthy normal life, to not having the energy to work, or take care of my kids. I’m 30 btw, I too was recommended I might be needed surgery soon but I’m scared to death to go in that route, I heard prolotherapy can worked wonders with our condition. Have you heard of this?
I went to the doctor on March 1 2022 Cervical spine MRI demonstrates moderate left foraminal narrowing at C3-4. C4-5 spondylolisthesis with bilateral foraminal narrowing. C5-6 degenerative with reversal of the curvature, retrolisthesis, moderate spinal and mild bilateral foraminal stenosis. C6-7 moderate bilateral foraminal stenosis. I've had pain and headaches since I got hurt. But I have dizzy spells, just hurts. Lord sound just like how I feel.
@@scheirerjeanie1 I’m sorry you have to go through this, or anyone for that matter. I’m trying to save money to get the right help, I’ve been reaching out to people who have tried the prp therapy and they say good things, maybe you should look into it.
@@msspade2010 same here . Please do elaborate on the cervical stenosis you are facing.. I mean is it c3 c4 or c5 c6 etc.. what symptoms are you facing ?
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My mother has been diagnosed with this and the doc wants to do surgery. Interesting thing is my mom doesn’t have neck pain, no tingling. Just her balance is off. If she walks any distance she’ll get nauseated, vomit, and have diarrhea. Is this common?
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Have had an ADCF then a posterior decompression ten years later, now as my symptoms become worse, mu PCP insists an EMG says I have severe carpal tunnel syndrome, always numb on pinky side of my hands, is there anything more I can do or is this as good as I can expect
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24 years on for me. Car wreck, spine damaged from C5 to T4. Pain in the hands and some fingers on the left one do not work. Open wound at C6 with torn blood vessel. Been wished "good luck".
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I had an mri done last year results were c56 moderate stenosis. To the left.Cervical spondylosis and l5 disc degenerated. Diagnoses early DDD. Been going to physio bit not seeing enough results yet. I feel lopsided generally and when I walk. I have a problem with knee inflammation particularly the right knee. Could tmd cause any of the above. I am female 56 yrs and this all started around 2 years ago. Although had a small short lasting period re my neck in my early 40s but seemed to resolve. Your video was fantastic
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im struggling because for years i have had back pain that causes walking to be so difficult, like can hardly lift my leg. also past 5 years Trigeminal neuralgia. now in the past two-three months i have had numbness/tingling that is constant in my pinky/ring finger of my left hand and vision blurr/doubled in my left eye and then later on burning and weakness in my arms/shoulders and it led my neurologist to do a cervical MRI...she does one...and there is mild canal narrowing with some small disc osteophyte complex and a small syrinx that is from my C6 to C7 that approx 1mm in Diameter and she tells me over portal messenger that its just a natural accruing hole in my spinal cord and too small to be causing symptoms and nothing we can do and my hand is probably carpel tunnel. and that if the syrinx was affecting me it would have to be my thumb and index finger going numb not pinky and ring finger. and then she blames my medication for the tingling i have been having when i saw her for the numbness and tingling before she even prescribed it to me. i get the aching in the back of my neck too, and i cant even live a normal day to day life and no one will help me. no one. i have called around my area. everyone wants her recommendation to be seen. just stuck in an ugly cycle. i know its small. but like...shouldnt it be taken at least seriously and not just thrown to the wind? ok maybe we cant do anything about it right now? but what about later down the road? and why is it there? what about the rest of my spine?
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What if I have all the horrible symptoms of cervical myelopathy (neck pain, numb hand, weak limbs, bicep pain, heart palpitations, hot flashes or red face etc) My mri and xrays show bone spurs; arthritis; and minimal disc bulg at c5-c6 and c6-c7; BUT the experts looking at them say that the pics don't explain my symptoms.....how much narrowing of the spinal canal is necessary to justify symptoms? I've heard there is no set rule? Apparently some have obvious stenosis and no symptoms....I, on the other hand, show little narrowing but awful symptoms....is that common?
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What are the Long term rates of myelopathy recurring or continuing post surgery? I would assume depends on the surgery but multiple levels of cord compression And foraminal stenosis in cervical sign with mid-stage symptoms?
It's been about 10 years for me. Cervical surgery 2013, Bulging disc laminectomy in 2015. Recent diagnosis of severe compression of C2,3 TBD surgery. I have a neurostimulator installed. It helps with pain by emitting massage, instead of allowing pain reception.
Wish i had a doctor like you. I was thrown from , dragged and crushed by a small train that derailed. Shattered from head to toe. Lots of nerve damage. workers comp insurance never ever treated me for migraines and chronic pain. I nearly died from my injuries many times through suicidal ideation, blood clots in leg, and severe chronic pain. Decades of abuses by medical professionals here in Canada. And of course having our medical and legal rights stolen from us Canadians by the government legislation ensures we die in pain and poverty and stress. 42 year survivor of medical torture and insurance fraud in Canada .
I have lived with pain for many yesrs now i have cervical stenosis of c2 to c5 .The pain is so severe..thst i cant stand .walk or sit for longer than 2 min. God is so good we are all still alive.Prsised be the Lord.
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I was told my low back Stenosis is mild. I've have pain, stiffness for decades but about a year ago started having some weird balance issues when walking, mostly changing direction, like my brain isn't communicating with well with my feet. I have knee buckling intermittently that doesn't feel structural in nature. I thought the balance thing was due to Tinnitus so I didn't make the connection until watching this video. I've had facet L4-L5 injections for a few years. They last about 2 weeks. I had rf ablation, same facets, about a year ago with the right side completely failing-only thing that happened was incredible burning pain in right hip and buttocks for a few months. I'm limited in the PT exercises because I have a poorly healed compression fracture of T12 and a herniated lumbar disc that responds poorly to some bending/twisting exercises. Because the diagnosis is "mild" Stenosis it doesn't seem like I have any options for lasting pain relief or better mobility. My last MRI was a year ago.
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Dizziness and vomiting were also few symptoms my mom is facing. She is being very uncomfortable and it happened out of no where. Local doc did mention something being convex/concave near the next. I am hell scared. Is it something fatal? I never saw my mom so miserable and that too her condition changed in very short period of time.
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I really like the ultrasound approach shown in one of your previous videos. What do you think of the ProAdjuster360 which addresses the vibrational frequency aspect of the vertebra?
The only pain I have is in my forearm. I’ve had it for 16 months. I was misdiagnosed with tennis elbow. I had an MRI that clearly shows the C6/C7 disc protruding into the spinal cord. However I’m not exhibiting all the problems that others suffer from like neck pain, back pain, loss of balance, tingling sensations etc. None of that. Just pain in the forearm. I’m on the fence about getting the surgery although 3 neurosurgeons have recommended it so that the problem doesn’t progress.
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Im 59, 60 in the summer. I am a C6-7 incomplete quad. I have many things wrong with my spine and vertebral column. My VA dr doesnt seem worried about bc I already have issues. I'm want these issues addressed. He sent me to a spinal specialist paindr. He prescribed Diladed. I dont want to spend the next 30 yrs HIGH!! I WANT to garden, fish, text on my phone even stand up with out pain!!!!😢😢😢 Please can you help me?????❤
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My father is having cervical stenosis Symptoms:imbalance in walking. "No other symptoms like loss of sensations in hands or neck pain". Age:52 We planned for surgery. But I'm afraid whether surgery will go smooth. Is surgical complications are more?
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I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about the differences in symptoms from multiple sclerosis versus cervical stenosis? It seems some of the symptoms overlap.
I’m glad you posted this comment. I’ve been diagnosed with both, and with multiple progressive symptoms am not sure whether I need to inform my neurosurgeon of the persisting changes (a difficult task, as the office is often very difficult to get info through) or wait it out for the next several months, or even much longer.
Was diagnosed with RRMS 1991. I have a yearly MRI and thought symptoms in the last year of severe drop foot and spinal instability was due to only MS. I no longer trust doctors here in Canada. I have saved my life as well as friends and family by doing my own medical research. I check my own blood work with Life Labs app, heart monitor test, MRI, CT scan Reports. My Neurologist never told me I had severe cervical spinal stenosis and lumbar eccentric disc bulge in contact with L2. I told my Neurologist I cannot stand up straight in the morning. The nurse said it does not sound like MS and the nurse said my Neurologist said it was MS. I could have had spinal surgery years ago so would be walking without severe drop foot. Now my bladder is not working due to lumbar spine nerve damage. Just received all MRIs from 2015 when my Neurologist retired and got a new one. I thought I had a good rapport but she did not refer me to a spinal surgeon or tell me of my spinal stenosis. I was suspicious my downhill was from the spinal nerve damage myelopathy. I asked my Neurologist last visit “do I have myelopathy”? She said “yes”. Why did she keep that a secret? She was shocked when I told her I got all my MRI reports. My quality of life is no longer because of her neglect, isn’t it her responsibility to refer me or tell me. Is she just narrow minded when it comes to MS? I am tired of incompetent condescending doctors in Canada that blame your symptoms on anxiety or do not know of symptoms. I saved my life from doing my own medical research, Cavernous sinus cellulitis, loss of hearing due to infection, Pulsatile /Vascular Tinnitus, My Neurologist is eager to prescribe expensive MS drugs that causes liver damage and PML but not refer me to a neurosurgeon or spinal surgeon. I had my new doctor refer me to a neurosurgeon. He tried covering up for the Neurologist stating I had mild arthritis. I reread the report and stated severe spinal stenosis. He then knew I researched and read the report. He knows I will not be dismissed again and to take me serious.
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I just saw a neurosurgeon and this was in my follow up notes. Is it to late to me to get my neck fixed with your technique rather than fusion. I had ACDF surgery a year ago that did nothing except give me cord inflammation. Any help? "C4-T1 posterior decompression and fusion. However he did advise the patient that there would be significant risk especially in light of the fact that there is a large osteophyte behind the C5 vertebral body with significant compression of the cord. She would be high risk for reperfusion injury to the cord."
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I have the numbness but now I have uncontrollable gagging for 20 years since 30.I also have hand spasms and dropping things and spondlyosis stenosis and DDD.
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Try getting a referral to a c-spine surgeon. Im going paralyzed in my feet a little, and all Dr.'s are sending me to pain management. I cut off my finger, 2nd degree burns on tge top of my thigh from dropping hot water, i cut and burn myself often but I do have to cook sometimes, its scary! Stopped using an oven a looong time ago. First 1 level cspine surgery went great, but if you have an H.M.O. ...good luck with a referral. You'll be tossed back and forth to E.R.to primary, to painmanagement like a ping pong ball. Went through this with first surgery in 2003...Dr s are now tgeir own lawyers, and patients need to go to medical school. You need a P.P.O. to get healthcare for the last 20 years here in the state of CA. No more patient advocates, I found tgat out be calling a "sort of" patient advocate person. "You are being recorded" in order to find out you have no advicate. Violation of patient privacy acts to keep the social worker safe. Hmm...
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I was given a diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy which is affecting my hands my chest my blood pressure and heart rate. My neurosurgeon thinks this is causing a lot of my angina and numbness in my arms hands and legs
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When should I see a doctor and get treatment for my cervical issues? I have pain on my right neck and it radiates behind my right scapula and on my right hand.My middle finger feels like it’s burning even when I wash my hands and my right wrist is so painful too. I also have numbness and tingling on those areas when I lay down in bed .This has been going on for years now😔
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Same belive it's from old riding accident only help I can get/afford if cortisone Injections when it gets bad. They help as long as it was put In correct spot
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My balance is getting worse and so painful i can't take the pain, i usually have to go to the hospital and get Dilaudid shots its not getting better, its getting worse and I can't take it, Should I get another Cat Scan or X rays to see if it has advanced?? I'm 68 I don't want surgery just relief, I am on 10 MG of Percocet 4x daily and it's not working, Pain is excruciating and it's getting hard to walk and stand up straight ? 😢 Also I have a bulging disc near buttocks and is getting worse
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I have all those symptoms. What about dizziness with vomiting I also get that. Can you explain why if it is connected. Also Im experiancing memory problems some say its not related some say it is. My MRI looks the same as the one you showed Ive been left like this a year. He only gave steroid injections somrtimes i can barely function for the dizziness. Its more in the mornings for some reason. Im 52.
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I'm a Scoliosis+ Cervical Spine C1-C4 fusion patient . And I'm from Nepal. Do you treat patients from outside of your country ? I'm currently at Nepal and I don't even have a valid visa.
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@DrJeffreyCantor thanks but I'm in canada and that probably wouldn't be covered. They have offered my shots in the end or surgery I choose surgery but, it's probably be a few years till that happens. I have gotten 7 cortisol shots in the last 2 years and they don't work very well on me. Thanks tho.
I’m in a small town in WA where there are no back specialists. I have moderate and severe areas bilaterally, in 3 different places on my neck. Whereas PT has always worked for me in the past, I feel as though I’m worsening now, and I have two weeks of PT left. The double steroid injection caused a muscle injury, and I now have pain in a area I didn’t before. Arms/fingers/ neck have massive pain. Are you seeing patients out of state?
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I have cervical stenosis several therefore I lost the ability walk without cane but I have a problem in my low back so if I fixed the cervical can back to increase the ability to walk and get better valance thank I start treatment a um in Miami but I don’t make decision yet thank you
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This is so me. Can I come see you please? My thoracic is also taking the brunt of this. I'M 67 and been stuck is WC California and they all want to prove I'm faking it. I'm living in a system of much needed help. I settled a few months ago just to use the income for second oppenion. HELP ME TO HELP CA TO FIND COMPLETE TRUTH AND STOP FOLLOWING ME!
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