Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I haven't been able to get an appt. scheduled yet (holiday weekend) but have a couple of new symptoms I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced? I usually sleep flat on my back but occasionally move to my right side. I slept part of the night on my right side last night and woke up at 3:00 a.m. with my LEFT arm completely numb! It was wierd! Took quite a while for the feeling to come back. Then-took the dog for a walk this morning and now have a stinging sensation in my lower right hip (rear). Just wondering if anyone else has experienced these symptoms. Blessings, Tory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Hi Tory, Not a fun way to wake up! I have had similar experiences before and after revision, and I have attributed the arm tingling or going to " sleep " and something getting compressed in the cervical area. It always came back after I changed position. It usually means I need a new pillow too! As to stinging in lower hip/buttock my guess would be that it could be the same thing. My agonizing sciatica started out kind of like you describe....hopefully this won't progress like that for you. Turns out the nerve that runs through that area exits the spine at L5-S1...the one level I did not have fused prior to revision and the compression/degeneration there just got top the point that I was symptomatic.Your milage may vary. In the links section there is an interesting anterior and posterior diagram which depicts which nerves usually affect which parts of the body, you might want to check it out: http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/learnem/dermat/main_der.htm Let us know how things go tonight. Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Tory... My fondest memories from my spine surgery are 1) my first shower and 2) the first time I got in the pool. That weightless feeling is SO amazing when your back feels so heavy. Happy recuperating! Regards, > > > From: cammaltby <cammaltby@...> > Subject: [ ] Re: new symptoms > > Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 1:53 PM > > > > > > > > > Hi Tory, > > Not a fun way to wake up! I have had similar experiences before and after revision, and I have attributed the arm tingling or going to " sleep " and something getting compressed in the cervical area. It always came back after I changed position. It usually means I need a new pillow too! > > As to stinging in lower hip/buttock my guess would be that it could be the same thing. My agonizing sciatica started out kind of like you describe.... hopefully this won't progress like that for you. Turns out the nerve that runs through that area exits the spine at L5-S1...the one level I did not have fused prior to revision and the compression/ degeneration there just got top the point that I was symptomatic. Your milage may vary. > > In the links section there is an interesting anterior and posterior diagram which depicts which nerves usually affect which parts of the body, you might want to check it out: > > http://www.meddean. luc.edu/lumen/ MedEd/GrossAnato my/learnem/ dermat/main_ der.htm > > Let us know how things go tonight. > > Take Care, Cam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Tory, I just read your postings. I have had this problem for years. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with just the full, heavy, tingling feeling in my arms and hands. Other times it is worse and my arms painfully ache until I get up and shake down. Sometimes it is my left side. Sometimes it is my right side. Because my spine has dramatically curved above my rod since my 1972 surgery, I thought it was due to that. However Dr. Lenke told me that had nothing to do with it and that it was just the way I was sleeping. Basically he told me to roll over and change my position at night. I left that appointment a little miffed thinking he was blowing me off. (I really got scared sometimes when I'd wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't feel my arm anymore!) However I recently presented the same complaint to Dr. Bridwell who gave me the same answer; it was due to the position in which I slept. So now I no longer get scared - just aggravated as hell! I don't know if you will get the same answer as I did but if you do, at least you will not feel alone. Good luck with it all. -- “Everyone is a house with 4 rooms – a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time. However, if we don’t go into every room, every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person” – Indian axiom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 A friend of mine, who happens to be a chiropractor, explained that since the muscle in the fused area of the spine does not get stretched or exercised as much as the "average" person, that those muscles tend to shorten with dis-use. To me that made a lot of sense, since I have lots of problems with my shoulder. I should mention that he was not treating me but exchanging some information. I believe those that are not fused, but still have scoliosis, would have this type of problem though not to the same extent because the body would be fighting to balance itself and some muscles may shorten over time. I'm sure that nerves would get pinched in the process in both cases. Some of my symptoms went away, after I had carpel tunnel surgery done, that I was experiencing in my hands. I still have some problems with my shoulder, but they have not found a reason for that, except for maybe fibromyalgia (but I don't think it's entirely that). Llweyn From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: July 8, 2009 8:00 PM Subject: [ ] Re: New Symptoms Tory, I just read your postings. I have had this problem for years. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with just the full, heavy, tingling feeling in my arms and hands. Other times it is worse and my arms painfully ache until I get up and shake down. Sometimes it is my left side. Sometimes it is my right side. Because my spine has dramatically curved above my rod since my 1972 surgery, I thought it was due to that. However Dr. Lenke told me that had nothing to do with it and that it was just the way I was sleeping. Basically he told me to roll over and change my position at night. I left that appointment a little miffed thinking he was blowing me off. (I really got scared sometimes when I'd wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't feel my arm anymore!) However I recently presented the same complaint to Dr. Bridwell who gave me the same answer; it was due to the position in which I slept. So now I no longer get scared - just aggravated as hell! I don't know if you will get the same answer as I did but if you do, at least you will not feel alone. Good luck with it all. -- “Everyone is a house with 4 rooms – a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time. However, if we don’t go into every room, every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person” – Indian axiom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks so much for everyone's feedback on my "new symptoms"! I have an appt. scheduled in Tucson w/ Dr. Jeong for the 28th of July. Again-thank you! Blessings, Tory From: Llweyn Friars <mad.monk@...>Subject: RE: [ ] Re: New Symptoms Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 10:10 PM A friend of mine, who happens to be a chiropractor, explained that since the muscle in the fused area of the spine does not get stretched or exercised as much as the "average" person, that those muscles tend to shorten with dis-use. To me that made a lot of sense, since I have lots of problems with my shoulder. I should mention that he was not treating me but exchanging some information. I believe those that are not fused, but still have scoliosis, would have this type of problem though not to the same extent because the body would be fighting to balance itself and some muscles may shorten over time. I'm sure that nerves would get pinched in the process in both cases. Some of my symptoms went away, after I had carpel tunnel surgery done, that I was experiencing in my hands. I still have some problems with my shoulder, but they have not found a reason for that, except for maybe fibromyalgia (but I don't think it's entirely that). Llweyn From: [mailto:Flatback_ Revised@gro ups.com] On Behalf Of Sent: July 8, 2009 8:00 PM Subject: [ ] Re: New Symptoms Tory, I just read your postings. I have had this problem for years. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with just the full, heavy, tingling feeling in my arms and hands. Other times it is worse and my arms painfully ache until I get up and shake down. Sometimes it is my left side. Sometimes it is my right side. Because my spine has dramatically curved above my rod since my 1972 surgery, I thought it was due to that. However Dr. Lenke told me that had nothing to do with it and that it was just the way I was sleeping. Basically he told me to roll over and change my position at night. I left that appointment a little miffed thinking he was blowing me off. (I really got scared sometimes when I'd wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't feel my arm anymore!) However I recently presented the same complaint to Dr. Bridwell who gave me the same answer; it was due to the position in which I slept. So now I no longer get scared - just aggravated as hell! I don't know if you will get the same answer as I did but if you do, at least you will not feel alone. Good luck with it all. -- “Everyone is a house with 4 rooms – a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time. However, if we don’t go into every room, every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person†– Indian axiom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Tory, Great to hear you have an appt scheduled for a consult and I put you on the calendar. I know everyone will be anxious to hear what he has to say, and how you found the experience. Most of us have found that it is a good idea to actually write down your questions before you go in to the appointment. There will be so many things flying through your head, and there will be a lot of information to absorb...so written questions will help you make sure you cover everything you hope to. Be sure to find out if you can call back with more questions or email directly as things come in to your head, which usually happens the second you walk out the door. Also, often we find that it is useful to have someone else in the exam room with you....just to hear everything that is said. As my husband says, this appointment can kind of be like drinking water from a fire hose...so a second set of ears will hear things that you don't. And of course it is nice to have someone to hash it over with afterwards. I dont know who, if any, of our membership may have had surgery with DrJeong, but I am sure he can set you on the right course as he trained with one of the best. I found him to be quite comfortable to talk to. Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 FOR Tory id love to knwo about your dr JEONG does he have a website i dont live far and have flatback too thanks alot blessings donna Donna From: cammaltby@...Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:34:23 +0000Subject: [ ] Re: New Symptoms Tory,Great to hear you have an appt scheduled for a consult and I put you on the calendar. I know everyone will be anxious to hear what he has to say, and how you found the experience.Most of us have found that it is a good idea to actually write down your questions before you go in to the appointment. There will be so many things flying through your head, and there will be a lot of information to absorb...so written questions will help you make sure you cover everything you hope to. Be sure to find out if you can call back with more questions or email directly as things come in to your head, which usually happens the second you walk out the door.Also, often we find that it is useful to have someone else in the exam room with you....just to hear everything that is said. As my husband says, this appointment can kind of be like drinking water from a fire hose...so a second set of ears will hear things that you don't. And of course it is nice to have someone to hash it over with afterwards.I dont know who, if any, of our membership may have had surgery with DrJeong, but I am sure he can set you on the right course as he trained with one of the best. I found him to be quite comfortable to talk to.Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 > > Hi all, > I am having new vision symptoms, although i always had the flaoters, my right eye vision is kind of off.I also had some itching along the lower lid of my eye. My ears are also itching like crazy. > This all happened after I had 3 drinks of a diet cola without thinking about it. It had Splenda in it. > The light makes it worse. I put some coconut oil in them. Hopefully it will help. > Does anyone else get new symptoms with this candida. It seems like this candida is just waiting around for you to slip up and catch you off guard. > I will up my vitamin c and see if that helps clear these toxins also. +++Hi Phyllis. The diet cola caused your body to create symptoms to detoxify it, and it also made candida overgrow more. Do what you can to help your body detoxify. There are some cheats that are worse than others, including soft drinks. It is best to not have any around to tempt you when you aren't thinking. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I used to have my arms go completely numb if I slept with them extended over my head and resting on the pillow. It did go away after a few years, don't know why. Jeanne [ ] new symptoms i've started having numbness in my hands. the scoliosis research society site had a great article that mentioned "thoracic outlet sybdrome" AKA "dead arm". i know that i don't have carpal tunnel. it happens when my arms are extended in front for any length of time. does anyone have any suggestions or excersises?................K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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