Yes, that's me. Mr. Herniated. Herniated disk at c7, bulging on right side, pinching the nerve which is causing the numbness and tingling in my right arm, shoulder, elbow and hand. Mostly, the numb forefinger that I've had for weeks.
Oh boy. Next stop - Neurosurgeon. My guess is the answer will be "Surgery Now" or "Surgery Later" - disks don't repair themselves, even with drugs and therapy.
So, I'm a little depressed about this.
Getting old sucks.
Oh boy. Next stop - Neurosurgeon. My guess is the answer will be "Surgery Now" or "Surgery Later" - disks don't repair themselves, even with drugs and therapy.
So, I'm a little depressed about this.
Getting old sucks.
- Current Mood:
cranky
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My impression of neurosurgeons, so far, is that they really don't want to cut you unless it's gotten really bad really fast, or everything else has been tried.
If they send you on for an epidural steroid injection, you'll be in fine company - both
Hang in there! Let us know if we can do anything.
Yeah, getting old sucks. Gaining wisdom is nice, but the physical breakdown bites.
You really might want to talk to me about this...not on LJ, though.
*hugs, gentle ones*
I agree with many above, the good news is that they found it and at least you know what is coming.
It's also not your fretting hand...
a client had a "true nerve pinch" AND IT took almost 2 months for her to get all feeling back. with excellent massage therapy, some chiropractic and i think some physical therapy.
good luck.
Best wishes.