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Cervical Spondylosis and Spinal Stenosis spasms on face?

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Syd1479
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I'm 35 years old  was diagnosed with CS and cervical spinal stenosis in April after my doctor sent me for a head and neck MRI scan. My manager at work has and is making life very hard for me even after a Occupational health referral in my favour. Has anyone else had problems with their employer? I'm on Gabapentin, Amatrypilin and codeine which helps but I've felt constantly foggy with it too. I've been dropping things as my hands have a numbing sensation alot of the time. In the past few weeks I've started to have  what you'd call an comfortable spasm in the left side of my face/ear. After trying acupuncture, physio, steroid and nerve block injections that didn't help and have made me if anything feel worse my neuro consultant has recommended surgery to remove the discs. My friend asked if I've been tested for MS. I mentioned it to my GP who said as I've not got vision problems it was unlikely and only a MRI scan when your symptoms are active would diagnose it and to mention it to the neurosurgeon. I didn't want to look like a hypercondriac so didn't say anything. Has anyone else had the same symptoms? 

Thanks Alison

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    phyllis30249 Syd1479

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    I have the facial spasm and have had for 1 yr. Cannot convince the neuro guy that it is from neck as I can tell it is. Also have blurred vision occasionally and take gaba. Will se a neuro surgeon only after shoulder muscle collapsed as my prob has not been taken seriously. I have severe stenosis of c5-6 and other mild stenosis after MRI. Other shouder muscle on l side is hurting now with pinched sensation. Have rigged up traction at foot of bed for rest time to relieve some of pinching. Neither the neuro guy nor family physician will say face, arm and leg numgness is from pinching but it is at worst when neck pain is at its height.

    Good luck on your visits. Praying for a good neurosurgeon as have had little luck so far.  I also get a full feeling in head and ears on the bad days.  Have u had that too?

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