back problems

[jchief]

Ok. I had an ACDF of C5-6-7 done in Houston in October 1998. The C6-7 failed and had another suregery in Lake Charles. Waited to long and have permanent spinal cord damage at the 6-7 level. In 05, I think, I had C3-4 fused and then in 07 had 2-3 fused. Doc says that the discs above and below will eventually wear out because of previous fusions. Currently have a bulging disc at L4-5. I am in pain most of the time and have headaches daily. BUT it is far less pain than before the fusions. I am 50 and don't look forward to growing old as I know it will do nothing but get worse.

I have a friend in BR area and I can get a name or 2 if you wish. He is a fire chief over there and used to work for Acadian and knows many people in the medical field.

I beleive that the surgeries have come a long way since I had my frst and last fusions.

Are you eligible for an artificial disc?

Good luck. PM me if you want to talk and I will be glad to send you my contact info and just talk if you want.

Fought the depression, and still do, but not as bad as it was. BE VERY CAREFUL OF MEDICINES FOR DEPRESSION. I got on some and it was way worse than not being on it. There are also several meds that may affect nerve pain and MAY help. Look back on here and there is thread me, Salty and some others were discussing this.