Surgery now pending

Been awhile, so time I did an update :)

Having seen the surgeon, and had a "wasted" second nerve conduction test, to rule out any problems with right Ulnar neuropathy, It has Finally been confirmed that I have Multi Level compressive cervical radiculopathy.

In simple terms, I need more spine surgery and need another vertebrae to be removed and fused.

The surgeon went into great detail about the possible complications, some of which I experienced on my last 2 level fusion. These Include:

• Wound Infection
• Bleeding
• Hoarseness
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Perforation of the oesophagus
• Cerebrospinal Leakage
• Nerve or spinal cord damage
• Muscle weakness or paralysis in arms, Legs or trunk
• Loss of bladder function
• Loss of sexual function

As mentioned, I had some of the above previously, but despite the risks, am going ahead with the surgery due to the amount of pain I am currently in.

I continue to work and plod on without pain relief, simply because the morphene makes me spaced out and not able to concentrate on anything, and also knocks me out :)

It will be so nice to be pain free if all goes well.

The only concern I have, is that my issues are Multi Level again, and only the vertebrae at level C7 - T1 is being fused. This means the other areas will still be a problem for me, and may need further surgery at a later date. Personally, id prefer they did it all in one go...

Will keep you updated when I know more :)