New Member (Cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy, spinal fusion scheduled July 2011)

[TRS]

Suffered from periodic episodes of tingling/numbness is hands and wrists over last few years which became permanent on right side Fall '10. Tingling progressed all the way up the right forearm and with pain/soreness in lower portions of right tricep and bicep. Since early Spring '11 right arm much improved and back to only occasional numbness/tingling right hand and wrist but left arm now has nearly permanent tingling from finger tips up through elbow. Have experienced increased overall general weakness entire body since Winter '10-'11 along with loss of manual dexterity. Significant loss of strength in left wrist Spring '11. Spinal fusion surgery scheduled for late July to prevent/delay further nerve damage .

[ajj1001]

Welcome and hope it goes well.

alison x

[Justin]

Hi TRS,

Welcome to the Spine Patient Society.

You have quite the cervical spine history. It's great to read that you are scheduled for surgery to address your symptoms. Please keep us posted as you get closer to your surgery date--don't hesitate to ask questions or reach out for support--that's why we are here!