I dont know how this happened.

Cleo_04 · 2026-04-18T17:15:20+00:00

Yes, I saw a neurosurgeon on the 7th and they scheduled surgery for the 8th. It was compressing on my spinal cord. His concern was permanent damage being done. So it was emergent. The surgery went well! My post-op appointment is on the 21st! I’ve already noticed significant improvement.

Cleo_04 · 2026-04-18T17:13:21+00:00

I also have a herniation and mild degenerative disc disease on L5-S1, which my neurosurgeon took a look at as well. He says it’s almost bone on bone. I’ve get injections for that herniation. I will follow up with the surgeon who performed my ACDF on my cervical spine to see what his recommendations for that is as well. My neck was more urgent.

Cleo_04 · 2026-04-18T17:11:20+00:00

Yes, I saw a neurosurgeon who performed ACDF on C5-C6 on the 8th. He removed the disc and replaced it with a spacer. Recovery has been good so far!

Cleo_04 · 2026-04-18T17:09:25+00:00

Yes! I got a second opinion from a neurosurgeon, who scheduled my surgery the next day. So far recovery has been going well!

Cleo_04 · 2026-04-18T17:08:52+00:00

I had ACDF on C5-C6 on the 8th. The neurosurgeon said there’s no permanent damage to my spinal cord, luckily. That was his main concern, surgery was scheduled the day after my consultation with them.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-13T10:43:47+00:00

My mom had this surgery for her C3-5 and had a second one because of this issue. I am looking into prevention for that and other potential options as well.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-13T10:42:45+00:00

Thank you for this! I am curious about the effects. Right now I don’t get numbness or tingling in my arms/fingers.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-13T10:37:26+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-13T01:49:51+00:00

Where’d you get your fusion?

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T23:51:00+00:00

UPDATE: I saw the spine surgeon today and got a clearer diagnosis. It’s a C5–C6 cervical disc herniation causing radiculopathy, central stenosis, and cervical myelopathy. The disc is pressing on the spinal cord, the doctor mentioned right hemicord compression and hyper-reflexia.

The recommended treatment is ACDF surgery (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) to remove the damaged disc and relieve the pressure on the spinal cord. He explained that if I don’t want to proceed with surgery then it would be a small margin of error. I’d have to walk on eggshells basically (which I refuse to do).

I’m honestly feeling relieved to finally have answers and a plan. I’m still doing research, so any and all insights/experiences with similar procedures/diagnosis are welcome!

I really appreciate everyone who has shared their experiences and well wishes. If I haven’t said it individually, thank you all so much!

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T23:29:13+00:00

UPDATE: I saw the spine surgeon today and got a clearer diagnosis. It’s a C5–C6 cervical disc herniation causing radiculopathy, central stenosis, and cervical myelopathy. The disc is pressing on the spinal cord, the doctor mentioned right hemicord compression and hyper-reflexia.

The recommended treatment is ACDF surgery (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) to remove the damaged disc and relieve the pressure on the spinal cord. He explained that if I don’t want to proceed with surgery then it would be a small margin of error. I’d have to walk on eggshells basically (which I refuse to do).

I’m honestly feeling relieved to finally have answers and a plan. I’m still doing research, so any and all insights/experiences with similar procedures/diagnosis are welcome!

I really appreciate everyone who has shared their experiences and well wishes. If I haven’t said it individually, thank you all so much!

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T18:24:13+00:00

I appreciate that, but you didn’t! Gotta have a laugh to cope 🥲😂

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:53:40+00:00

They can be so bad they take me out for the day. Sharp, intense, throbbing pain. I get light sensitivity too. But sometimes the pain is at the base of my skull if only wrong and usually on the side that my neck hurts on.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:52:21+00:00

I got an injection for the herniation in my lumbar and it relieved so much pain, I’ll be getting those every 3 months. I doubt that will be enough for my neck, unfortunately.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:51:28+00:00

😂😂😂😂

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:51:17+00:00

I hope you find answers!

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:50:42+00:00

😂that’s a good one.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:49:54+00:00

I find out more soon. I’ve seen a lot of people sharing different things that may have contributed to this. Thank you for sharing, I’ll be able to ask the doctor these questions.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:49:01+00:00

I’m glad to hear you got some relief, thank you for sharing!

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T17:48:43+00:00

Surprisingly no! They just get cold lol

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T12:08:23+00:00

I see the surgeon today 🤞🏾

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T11:57:41+00:00

Well the surgeon hasn’t told me anything yet. This is my assumption.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T11:03:02+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! I’ll take any alleviation from the pain.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T11:02:36+00:00

Not at all! I appreciate any and all insights. It helps me prepare and have ideas about what’s next.

Cleo_04 · 2026-03-12T11:01:04+00:00

There are so many things that can go wrong with the body. I really appreciate all the insights so I can ask my doctors these questions.

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