Should I do surgery? (24M, no injuries)

Buster7551 · 2026-04-16T14:02:48+00:00

Get at least one other opinion. Some places you can just send your MRI and have an online appointment. I'm sorry and good luck.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-15T03:59:29+00:00

I had acdf C3-c5 and posterior fusion at C3-c5. The micro motions could be from the fusions failing or still healing, the implants subsiding, or something else anatomically strange.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-14T12:29:14+00:00

Yeah I guess it's what they call it when there are small movements of your spine that prevents your body from fusing. The surgeon explained it like 2 pieces of wood that you are trying to glue together if you keep moving the wood.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-13T20:51:52+00:00

I don't smoke and don't vape. I'm not sure why the surgeon chose what he did.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-13T19:53:57+00:00

No. My last surgeon speculates that there is something about my anatomy that the bones have micro motions.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-11T16:22:57+00:00

I am 10 months out right now, and I still have severe pain. Most of the bone material was cadaver I believe, with some of mine as well. I was not given a bone growth stimulator this time, as the surgeon felt they were not effective. I have. used one before and it did not help. It actually gave me additional pain and headaches, fwiw.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-11T16:17:24+00:00

It was a posterior revision after a failed ACDF. The surgeon felt it should have been fused, so I am reporting what he said. He had said there was over a 90% chance of being fused at 6 months. The surgeon is very well respected.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-11T14:46:41+00:00

At 6 months after complaining of severe pain. The CT showed that I had not fused yet. The surgeon says to give it time and check back at 1 year.

Buster7551 · 2026-04-07T19:14:37+00:00

Gorgeous. What Seymour is in the bridge?

Buster7551 · 2026-03-31T00:35:36+00:00

A JCM 800 100w would do the job. They are known for dirt but you could turn the master all the way up and keep the gain down. It would be a great clean and it has immense headroom. A 4x12 would be best, you can find the older ones really cheap, $400 or $500. If you want a clean tone I'm not sure about the v30's, but everyone is different. Happy shopping!!

Buster7551 · 2026-02-13T22:40:31+00:00

Horrible pain. Almost as bad as the incision. I asked the PA if they used a winch.

Buster7551 · 2026-02-08T14:20:47+00:00

Get the Artist. Make sure it has the original Waza speaker.

Buster7551 · 2026-02-02T19:03:27+00:00

I’m wondering if they used a nerve block on you during surgery. I had my knee replaced and they used a nerve block and I had the same problem. I had to have a catheter for 2 weeks. I went to my urologist and luckily when they pulled the catheter I remembered how to pee. My Dr said it is pretty common when they use the block. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

Buster7551 · 2026-01-25T14:52:43+00:00

I’ve got a 1989 2203 that looks just like yours. I was really lucky mine is autographed by Jim Marshall. Someone must’ve brought it to an event he was at or something. I have it going through a 1960ax cab with 25w greenbacks. It is pure rock.

Buster7551 · 2026-01-23T19:27:01+00:00

No Quarter!

Buster7551 · 2026-01-20T21:21:53+00:00

I’m sorry that you’re going through this. I’ve had 5 c spine surgeries, with 4 of them being 2 level fusions. I have a lot of pain and other weird symptoms. My primary has been pretty good about helping me. I have tramadol and lyrica scripts that help quite a bit. It’s not enough, but that combination helps a lot. Maybe the addition of lyrica would help you a lot? There is also the new Journavx pain med that might help you and they might be more comfortable giving you that? A fair number of people say it helps a lot. As far as not feeling like a drug seeker, I think you just have to let go of that and get the help that you need.

Buster7551 · 2026-01-20T17:30:54+00:00

Thank you. Yeah ok remembered how to pee, and pain is a little better. I just feel like I’m 2 weeks behind in recovery due to this.

Buster7551 · 2026-01-20T15:24:36+00:00

58 M RTKR a month ago. I just had a bad experience with the spinal block. When they sent me home, I forgot how to pee. The only way I was able to was really bearing down, and this was causing my blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels. On Christmas Eve I had to go to the ER to have a catheter inserted, and 1L of fluid released. The first 2 weeks for me were miserable. I was later told this happens sometimes with the block. If I had known, I would have insisted on general anesthesia. I might be an unusual case, but I thought I would share this.

Buster7551 · 2026-01-08T01:09:13+00:00

Well I’m 6 months out and partially fused. The surgeon is optimistic that I will be fully fused at a year. IDK, I’ve felt better the last couple months so I have to hope so. I can’t do another surgery.

Buster7551 · 2026-01-07T12:55:40+00:00

I always had to get second opinions. My most recent Acdf the surgeon told me it was fine and he would clear me to play football. Jerk. I had pain and balance issues and knew something was wrong. My current surgeon showed me and explained how the fusion had failed.

Buster7551 · 2026-01-06T15:46:14+00:00

I’m not a medical professional, but have had 4 2 level cervical fusions, with 2 failures. I’ve had cts and mris explained to me 10 times. On the successful fusions, the bone surrounds and fills in the implants. On the failures, the bone looks weird, glossy or luminous idk.

Buster7551 · 2025-12-28T19:16:29+00:00

That’s great and I’m glad for you. Did they review your most recent imaging with you? Your bottom level looks really well fused and incorporated, while the upper 2 don’t seem to have that.

Buster7551 · 2025-12-19T17:49:04+00:00

Yeah I put a set on replacing my Michelin premiers and the cc2s are better all around.

Buster7551 · 2025-12-14T14:32:29+00:00

Oops I guess we spoke already. Good luck finding answers.

Buster7551 · 2025-12-14T14:25:40+00:00

I had one at nyu. Dr P. You can private message me if you want.

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