Neck Pain: Cervical
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Wed, 11/04/2009 - 20:34
JulieA
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Cervical Artery Disfunction and Drop Attacks

Has any one have any information about Cervical Arteries Disfunction and Drop Attacks?

Speaking with my PT it seems I may have some issue with my cervical artery on the left side. I have had drop attacks but always associated mine with the c5-c6-c7 problems I have. My drops are very painful in my upper back/low neck, so they may not be real drop attacks.

I am just looking for input or any recomended reading on these issues.

Thanks,

Julie

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MRI 12/07 L4-5 Herniated w/Nerve Impingment. L5/S1 Posterior Central Protrusions- indents @Thecal Sac. L4/S1 Moderate Facet Anthropy. 6/08 MRI and Flexion Extension Xrays- revealed grade 3 Retrolisthesis L5/S1, Spondy L4
Constant LBP and Bilateral Radiculopathy going on 17 months. PT, MT, Chiro, Traction, Selective Nerve Root Injections........ You name it I probably did it.

*****L4-S1 PLIF 7/28/08******* Considered a perfect success!

Newest problem: Shocking sharp pain in neck, shoulders and elbows, burning painful hands, and constant numbness/tingling in both hands.

MRI C6-7 disc protrusion with right lateral recess narrowing, C5-6 disc protrusion & spondylosis with bilateral neuralformen bony stenosis.

I am currently waiting for my neck surgery to be schedule ACDF C5/C6/C7- Insurance has required conservative treatment (PT and elecromagnetic therapy).

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