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This is a wonderful thread. My cervical disc issue has worsened, with heavy, weak arms being my most prominent symptom. It's not constant but I went to PT last week and am starting some exercises. I too am scared. I had an L5S1 directory 9 years ago and recovery was slow. No problems today but I certainly do not want to rush into surgery. The doctors here in AZ are horrible so getting a good opinion will be tough.

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Sorry to hear about your AZ doctors experience. I'm in Tucson & have an excellent orthpaedic spine surgeon - PM me if you want his name. He did my C4-c-6 about 8 years ago.

Now, the disks under the fusion are garbage and my last MRI said "advanced arthritis with stenosis" - that's why my arm is numb again. So, if you're prone to arthritis (I am - inherited - thanks Grandma!) it may just travel down. I'm doing acupuncture next week because I don't want to do injections or surgery. Have not done acupuncture yet so we'll see...