Re: New member - advice please?

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Hi Elliot!

Welcome to the group. I have many things wrong with my spine- but

no herniations! A good place for info is:

http://www.newyarker.com/printables/fact/020408fa_FACT

It's a little long, but well worth the read. Also, you might look

at 'spineuniverse.com' I think the info you are looking for is

available only through personal stories by folks who have 'been

there, done that'.

If you are patient, I'm sure several will see your messaage and

respond. Many of us here are in pain, looking for info, and waiting

for a less-painful moment to get on-line. I wish you well with

whatever you decide.

GBY

>

> Happy New Year! I have intermittent neck pain due to herniations

at

> C5/6 and C6/7. A very experienced (but older) neurosurgeon has

> recommended a double fusion to eliminate the pain. He has done

more

> than 2000 fusions in his long career. A less experienced (but

more