Nakia Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I have posted before about my chronic neck pain from degenerative disc disease and bulging discs. Well, C6 has completely herniated. I spent the afternoon in the emergency room. I am pretty much on bedrest until this thing gets better. High dose steroids and pain meds are the drugs of choice. I cannot believe the pain I am having. I can't even get out of bed or off the toilet without help from my husband. It's bad. Makes labor look like a piece of cake. Blessedly, my husband is going to be able to take some time off from work. There's no way I can do this on my own. Please pray for quick healing. Thank you all so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I've done this twice, you poor thing. I dread the next one. It is so boring being that immobilized. Try not to watch TV the whole time. It is very depressing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I have been there for 4 years and only with steroid therapy and pain meds have I found relief. Is it time to explore fusion??I have resisted due to c1 and 2 being malformed and fused completely from birth thus if c6-7 were fused I would have very little mobility. I am absolutely praying for your recovery and for pain relief. I am so sorry to hear you are suffering and certainly hope you will keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Nakia, I am so sorry. :grouphug: I will be praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I'm sooooo sorry. My dh has been dealing with this for 18 years...I pray you are able to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for praying for me. I am up in the wee hours. I can't sleep. Please continue to pray. Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kclopez Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I am so sorry. Went through this 3 years ago. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Blessings, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 :grouphug: I've watched my Dad go thru this, the one thing i can say is if they offer the fusion - don't wait until you have too many levels involved and get GET a fusion you need. Hang in there and do what you need to to get better. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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