I broke my neck....WASHING MY HAIR!!!!!!!!!! Didn't know it, thought it was muscular and carpal tunnel. 3 months later the diagnosis made. Had surgery (C5-C6 anterior discectomy and fusion) Healed up fine. Only minor issues since. Found out after surgery that if I had been in even a minor car accident probably would have been a quad. Almost threw up when I heard that. If they didn't put you in a collar and a squad straight to the ER you have what is called a "stable" vertebral fracture. Those are the kind that don't mess with the spinal cord. Can't tell you not to worry but my thoughts re with you.
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09-07-2007, 04:31 PM #1
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09-07-2007, 04:38 PM #2
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Are they sure that was your xray? Mistakes do get made.
Hoping for the best.
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09-07-2007, 05:11 PM #3
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I hope they put you in a cervical collar? If not, you need to insist on one. I had a cervical fusion 1.5 years ago too. Other than some transient numbness & soreness when riding over three hours, all is OK. I'm probably a tad older than you too...
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09-07-2007, 05:15 PM #4
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Yikes Snap! I guess it was a good thing this new Dr wanted to x-ray further up your arm/neck!
I hope that you can get a definative diagnosis and get on the path to feeling better. Good luck, and keep us all informed!
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09-07-2007, 05:16 PM #5
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Oh Gawd! That's seriously scary! Imagine you're getting a hug.
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09-07-2007, 05:38 PM #6
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Oh Dear! Be very careful! Are the new x-rays/MRI scheduled soon?
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09-07-2007, 06:15 PM #7
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Awwwwwwwww, darn it , Snap, that's not what you wanted to hear!! I mean, if this is true and not a mistake, I'm very glad someone has finally found it, but oh it would be nice if it were not true!
I'm sending you lots and lots and lots of calm, healing, helpful, relaxing, gentle butterflies (they can't possibly hurt you, even by accident)
and the gentlest of hugs,
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