not sure for surgery

[kes2008]

have fibro, CFs, suffer bad migraines, and recently been told I have cervical spondylitis and need to have surgery on C4/5 6/7 disc as they bulging and compressions spinal nerve . With all the symptoms I have numbness and balance issue falling and bladder and bowel issue I’m wondering about the surgery . Isn’t risky and has anyone had it did it help with symptoms . I must admit I’m a bit scared of the surgery as it’s on spine . . I find it hard to swallow have dyphalgia also when eating food gets stuck and choke .. is it worth having or a sit a wait see how it progresses situation . Any hep and advice please .. was diagnosed November 2024 now waiting on MRI for

Lower back issues and have to give decision at next appt xx

[SheilaDugan Administrator]

Hello, I am not sure if you are a Facebook user we have a 3,700 member support group on that platform. However, with your particular story I am not sure of your age or general health. I would suggest opting for surgery, now a days doctors,in most cases, are not suggesting surgery unless they believe it is absolutely necessary. For example, my progression was caught relatively late and I was unable to walk without assistance when surgery happened. They didn't diagnose in time and I had to have emergency surgery. I have been left with permanent nerve damage as well as permanent disabilities. Therefore, based on what you are saying and the doctors are suggesting I would say it sounds like surgery is imminent. However, this is just based on experience as I am not a doctor. If you are interested our Facebook Group look for Myelopathy Support Group.

Sheila

[kes2008 in reply to SheilaDugan]

Thank u for reply . Will look for it on Facebook x thanks I’m 55 given up work 2 years ago which was hard to accept after working since age 15 . Gone from being very active to not a lot thank god for dogs x

[LancashireLad1]

Hi , i had surgery on c3c4c5 and if you need surgery the sooner the better to stop progression which could lead to Cervical Myelopathy which i have and then you have to live with it which isn't nice.