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Old 01-11-2012, 07:45 PM
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Hopefully, I am doing this correctly!

The information here is very helpful... I have been reading many of the posts & see that most are encouraging but there still is some question in my mind about ADR.
My neck pain is the result of an auto accident. I was rear ended by a large pick up truck that was traveling about 55mph. I sitting, stopped while a car was turning. My large SUV was pushed into another truck & we both were pushed 30 - 50 feet.
I have tried everything since the accident in 2009, PT, exercise, massage, chiro, pain managment.... Dr. initially recommended ADR. I have a ruptured disk C5-6 and stenois 6-7. Now, after giving it my best shot, trying every alternative to surgery, he is saying ADR & a fusion.
There is constant pain, sometimes worse than others... my arms have the tingling & burning, often they become numb feeling. My leg also has tingling & burning & has "given out" on several occasions. Headaches, a dull headache which can become a pounding headache if I over use my neck.

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Dr says tha a double ADR cannot be done??
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50 year old female
Rear-Ended in 2009
Disk rupture cervical 5-6 & 6-7
2 level M6 ADR, Dr. Clavel - Oct. 2012
Insurance paid
Not a day goes by that without me whispering a silent "thank you" to Dr. Clavel
Post Op 2+ years
Cross Fit 3-5 times a week
Running 5ks
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