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I am 79 and never heard of cervical spondylosis until three days ago

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I like to climb and swim. I had just done about 10 lengths of the local pool when I felt a bit cold around the shoulders. By the time I got out it had grown to strong pain, spreading across my shoulders, back and arms. About three minutes later and pain was unbearable and I was writhing on the ground, unable to stand, sit or lie. I could hardly speak but I did plenty of groaning and screeching. I have never experienced or witnessed others endure this level of pain.

The initial pains started to subside after about 20 minutes and began to come and go in waves, never letting up. Eventually an ambulance and a stretcher appeared, took me to the local healthcare centre, someone ran an ECG and shot some painkiller and diazapan into my backside. After an hour I was able to shuffle. Next day I was 95% recovered but a little groggy.

Question

Was that cervical spondylosis and is it coming back?

All comment gratefully received.

 

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  • Chrsmatthe
    Chrsmatthe Guest

    Posted

    Hi Colin.

    I have cervical spondylosis with myelopathy and can't say that is what I've experienced in the area you describe. Maybe someone else has. Did the hospital suggest CS or is it what you've looked up from your awful episode.

    I sincerely hope you make a speedy recovery and that it isn't the dreaded CS

    • Guest
      Guest Chrsmatthe

      Posted

      Thanks Chrsmatthe. My GP spondylosis is back pain - not my problem. I thought it might be CS after reading this website.

      I injured my neck about 50 years ago. I believe two vertebrae are impacted but have never given trouble. Other related symptom is a tendency to run out of electrolytes, especially sodium, after climbing in hot humid weather for an hour or two.

      In about three hours I am heading back to the pool to try things out.

  • Benggo
    Benggo Guest

    Posted

    Hello Colinac,

                          I'm sorry to learn of your pain,it must have been really worrying,to say the least.My C/S started as a mild stiff neck arounf four years ago,then a severe pain along the right hand side of my jaw,and now that has ceased and been replaced by a pain going up the back of my head which results in light headed feeling and losing my balance,which ended up in an ambulance ride and visit to A&E.

      Now I have a stick which helps no end.

        Sorry I can be of no help,but I hope you do not experience any other such "attacks" and good luck for the future.

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