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possibilities of surgery for severe cervical spondylosis
a recent x-ray showed I had cervical spondylosis, kyphosis with a moderate curve, and the spine had fused at c5-6. Symptoms were acute and chronic pain through the left shoulder blade, shoulder ,elbow , and over the left hand terminating at pinky finger and the finger next to it. Treatment currently gabapentin and amatryptiline. My GP didn't seem keen on surgical options although the hospital report mentioned surgery. My right hand is now becoming very clumsy - dropping keys, fork slipping out of hand when eating. Also tinnitis.
Could you tell me how treatable this condition is - are there surgical options (I have heard of Kyphoplasty and vertoplast y on American websites)- or if it is so degenerative that I will become totally disabled and dependent?
This condition began last October like severe sciatica, it went away after 6 weeks. However, I resumed my normal habit of swimming daily ( a very poorly postured breaststroke) and the symptoms returned around the end of April and have persisted. My doctor says there is no treatment for degenerated cartillage. I am very unsure about what the future holds and I would like to put my affairs in order while I am still functional.
Many thanks
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re cervical spondylosis
i was diagnosed withg cervical radiculopathy (spelling?) bout 6 years ago. this gives unsteadiness, difficulty walking etc.
My question is :
some days it is not too bad and I feel ok, Other days it is very bad and I wonder what has hit me.
Is this normal with this condition ?
What causes the flare up?
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