Neck pain

[jaqi1]

hi everyone just a quick update. I put a status up about 2 weeks ago saying when I stretched my back and tilted my head back that my body would go into a spasm and everyone thought it was funny. Well I have been to see a spinal specialist and I have got atlanto axial instability and I have to have an operation on my spine.

[rab1874]

Not so good Jaqi,but at least you know what’s wrong now and their going to fix things xxx

[Lolabridge]

So sorry to hear that Jaqi and hope it can be sorted soon for you.

[springcross]

Hi jaqi1. You poor thing, that was a nasty shock then. Will you have to wait long for an op?

[jaqi1 in reply to springcross]

I don't know how long. I have just got to wait to hear from them.

[springcross in reply to jaqi1]

I hope you don't have to wait too long. xx

[Neonkittie17]

I didn’t see your post sorry, and it certainly is not funny. 😢 Sorry to hear this and hope you can soon get the treatment you need to feel better. x

[Kags1068]

Hi jaqi1

It's a bit scary isn't it? I had this and had the neck fusion op back in 2009. It's certainly not something anyone wants to have, but as I expect they have told you, it's a necessity for the safety of your neck and the risk of spinal cord compression.

I wish you the very best with it all.🙂

[allanah]

Dont be scared, my spinal surgery was the well this will sound weird but very nice ! I had my own nurse who was lovely and mine ( upper spine) wasnt to painful. They gave me a booklet full of complications to read and sign ...yikes !!! which was scary, but it all went very well and the pain I had which was awful pre op was gone ...

Good luck when it happens!,

[jaqi1 in reply to allanah]

hi how long was you in hospital and is it a small scar and how long did it take you to recover x

[allanah in reply to jaqi1]

Depends where on the spine you are getting the surgery !!!mine upper spine , 3 days hospital., recovered 6 weeks , different areas are different of course, youd need to ask about your specific area .....

[Gnarli]

Oooh nasty. I hope your operation helps you and that it happens soon.

[Hidden]

Doesn't sound funny at all. I'm so glad you've found out why you get the spasm but very sorry to hear you need surgery. Did they say when you will get your operation?

[jaqi1 in reply to Hidden]

No I've just got to wait to hear from them

[Hidden in reply to jaqi1]

Well my hope it's not too long for you. Is your neck sore?

[Sheila_G]

Oh no Jaqi. Poor you. Well at least you know what the problem is and it can be fixed. All the best. x

[Moomin8]

Hi, I have no idea why people would find this funny🤷🏻‍♀️ Sounds like things will improve soon for you. Wishing you all the best x

[sylvi]

Glada you got some answers and something is being done for you darling.xxx

[Ruth12345]

So good you now know what it was and have a plan in place. I hope it all happens soon for you. Meanwhile take care.

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[Tamtan2]

Poor you take care🙏🏽Hopefully they can fix it soon.

[Mumcon]

Oh my I hope you get taken quickly x

[charisma]

That’s daunting, jaqi1

Have you been advised how to manage meantime? x

[jaqi1 in reply to charisma]

Hi ive just been told to keep my neck straight and to stretch it back or tilt my head back. X

[Liggle]

Good luck my darling , hope you get sorted soon . This bloody R/ arthritis Is a nightmare and you seem to get so many other things along with it . I can hardly move at the moment . So much going on with my body, it doesn’t belong to me. Lots of best wishes for your spine operation thinking of you love Elizabeth

[jaqi1 in reply to Liggle]

thank you so much x

[Hidden]

I didn't see your earlier post but I definitely wouldn't have found it in the least bit funny. I am glad that the spinal surgeon has found out what the problem is and can understand you being concerned about having spinal surgery. I am in a similar position but mine is in my lower back. The pain I have there and at the very top of my legs is so bad that I can hardly move my legs at times and standing is very painful.

I had an MRI scan done just before the lockdown happened and it was found that I have misalignment of my spine and several prolapsed discs. I have a spinal surgeon ringing me on Tuesday next week although how he will be able to know what to do without being able to examine me or see how I walk I don't really know.

Do you mind me asking you in what area of the UK you will be having the surgery? (I assume that you are in the UK). I wish you all the best for this and that you don't have to wait for too long before the operation is done.

[jaqi1 in reply to Hidden]

i hope you get yr spine sorted out very soon. And good luck with it. I live in Portsmouth. X

[Hidden]

I was hoping that you might have lived in an area near to me as you were saying that your treatment was so good. I live in Northampton. Good luck with all your treatment and I wish you all the best. xx

[Sops]

So sorry to read this good luck with the operation.

Sopsx