Herniated discs T8/9 and T11/12 with myelopathy
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I've been in chronic pain for nearly 2 years and finally mri shows disc herniation and compression of the spinal cord at T8/9 and degeneration and herniation at T11/T12. Has anyone had experience of thoracic spine herniations? From what I can gather they are fairly rare
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drinxs karen92006
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I have the same issue T10-11 and I am so stressed in trying to find a surgeon who is reputable in the UK.
Has anyone got any recommendations on who to contact.
karen92006 drinxs
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Please let me know how things go
drinxs karen92006
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tried twice to send you details and its not submitting.
Trying again- had symptoms for 10 months+. First shaky legs, then numb feet plus now burning thighs 24/7.
Mri in Jan. showed bulging disc in T10-11 compressing spinal cord.
Ct scan 3 weeks ago showed area heavily calcified.
Have offered operation by Neurousurgeon. Lots to update on my search for one who has experience- seeking also private consultation. i am happy to share details, I just feel so alone trying to get best route forward.
one word of advice seek neurologist appt. ASAP because the longer symptoms are left more risk of permenant damage.
I have just moved back from England to Ireland but seeking advice in England also. Walton Centre Liverpool is supposed to be centre of excellence and I have done loads of research in other centres and reviews of surgeons- which I will happily share. What part of UK are you in.
Keep in contact
Kimmycake drinxs
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Kimmycake karen92006
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drinxs karen92006
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I had my operation two years past in June ad while i have some nerve sensation still my mobility is first class and exercising more than before the operation. Mine has been a great success.
Are you awaiting surgery, what is your status?
Kimmycake drinxs
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Kim here, a newbie. Wasnt sure if either you or karen would see my post as its a 3yr old thread but glad you did.
I had an MRI earlier thus year showing the disc still bulging as badly as it was 20 yrs ago, still symptomatic but not offered any surgery, cant even get a referral to a spinal surgeon. Told 20 years ago too dangetous to operate, would only intervene if I become paralysed !
Im very glad to hear you have had a succesful outcome however, great news. Who was your surgeon ?
drinxs Kimmycake
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My Surgeon was Mr Martin Wilby Waton Centre Liverpool (Centre of Excellence)- this is way outside my NHS trust area. Best Decision I could have made.
What area of UK do you Live?
Kimmycake drinxs
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