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i had a spinal fusion (t2-t12) in 1999, following that i was diagnosed with having M.E/C.F.S, i have had terrible neck pain since dec 07, with numbness in my hands & i get dizzy often too. i have panic attacks because of this & am currently having c.f.s. physio with acupuncture weekly for the pain. my g.p has referred me to a rheumatologist, i am waiting for an appointment.

i am 30 years old & my neck & shoulderblades are grinding & make crackling/popping noises. the pain is unbearable & i have to wear a neck collar when its at its worse. i currently take co-codamol & seractil (dexibruprofen)

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  • Guest
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    Hi,

    I found this site by just flicking around on the p.c.

    I have scoliosis and in july 96 had a spinal fusion (between shoulder blades)...things were grand for a long time.

    the past year or so,the pain in my neck has been unreal at times,not to mention the headache!!

    ive had medication for it,pain killers,synflix and anti inflamitry tablets,not that they work.... this week i went to the hospital and on the note the doctor gave me it says principal diagnosis,,,cervical spondylosis and thoracic hermivertabra...so im going for mri and ct scans etc..reading the comments left on this site i now realsie the pain down my right upper arm (when in bed) is probably due to the above. I now have to hold my arm up when im in bed!!

    Im so bloody angry,with my parents for not doing more about it when the scoliosis was first diagnosed in my early teens(im now 37),for the doctors who did the fusion in 96,that they did not put rods or pins in the curve just below my neck,to prevent further misery.

    Im fed up of listening to myself complain and being restricted in what i can do...(as i learned the hard way,i cant go clearing up the garden or moving furniture or ill be almost bed ridden for a week or two)

    im sick of the constant aches....

    I came away from the hospital with tears in my eyes...

    anyway who knows what the next step id..the doc says surgery is far too risky.

    so just thought id let off a little steam here.

    hope you dont mind,.

    feel free to e.mail me,or anyone else that want to.

    me e.mail is ****

    take care[/b:ad5ff7b369]

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  • VANESSA_JANE
    VANESSA_JANE

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    hi i have just read your experience i do not know what scoliosis is , but i was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis last year and multiple joint arthritis i am 52 and up to 2 years ago i was as fit as a fiddle and i too am fed up with not being able to relax in a chair and watch tv or read a book with out my nek and head aching , so i dont blame you wanting to let off some steam like i said i dont know what scoliosis is so feel free to tell me , i try to keep smiling there is always some one much worse off than me ... smile
  • chris215a
    chris215a

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    i have both scoliosis and cs, and boy what a combination. from my neck to my hips there is pain and lack of movement. my scoliosis isn't that bad considering , i haven't had to have an operation so that is a godsend.i symapathise with you about your experience and hope you find answers but know we are all here if you need to vent again.
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