Welcome Billy. We are both glad to have you aboard and sorry for you circumstance that brings you here. Whatever you decide - I wish you the best.
I know exactly how you are feeling. Many of us do. Deciding when to have spine surgery was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Actually getting on the operating table was the single scariest moment of my life.
I compare it to getting married. This is lifetime people, no decision anyone should make lightly. It is a very individual decision and no one else can tell you when you are ready.
Epidurals did not work in the long term for me either. I tried three epidurals before surgery. I am almost 2 years post op and glad that I went through with it.
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Jessica 39 yrs old
10/2005 MVA C5-C6 herniation w/ cord impingement/displacement Unable to work full time.
July 31, 2006 Surgery successfully completed Prodisc-C C5/C6 on in Straubing, Germany by Dr. Bertagnoli. Able to work full time since 1 month post op, but some pain remains.
10/2008 3 surgeons confirm C6/C7 needs ADR and always has.
Has anyone had a second ADR surgery on an adjacent level?
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