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Has anyone had cervical disc replacement surgery?

Hi.  I've been diagnosed with multilevel degenerative disc disease c-4 through c-7.  I'm now 43 years old.  I've been waiting 3 years for disc replacement surgery to be a little more mainstream treatment.  I'm interested in hearing anything about this procedure for the C-spine.  I'm considered a surgery candidtate for c-5/6 and c-6/7 levels.  Thanks, Jolene
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any dr.'s in the boston area that do drs?
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Just had c5/c6 and c6/c7 replaced!
In on Monday, operated on Monday 2pm, home today midday!!
Pain relief good, no going cars or driving for 15 days!
RDV with surgeon 6 weeks time.
We live in France, good healthcare.
Good Luck
Jackie
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Hi Micki723,

Your situation sounds similar to mine.  I have a partially bulging disc and some vertebral arthritis at C5/6 since I had a whiplash injury 4 years ago.  I have constant pain in the neck and shoulder and I have tried every non-surgical treatment I could possibly try. I was wondering if you've found anything that is helpful.  I haven't and I have started to think about a fusion surgery, but am scared of it.  I recently got a second opinion and the new Dr. suggested a discogram, which is scary too.  Hope you are doing better than I.  
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I recently had a a cervical disc replaced and I am experiencing no relief...before the surgery I had pain down my right arm...now I have pain down both arms and down my spine...has anyone else experienced this
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Social Security turns down about 40% of first filing. The first appeal is automatic and there are several more possible. Best thing would be to get one of the lawyers that specialize in this.
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Wcd1 - thank you , thank you , thank you!  I am now corresponding with Dr. Blumenthal in Plano, TX and hope to avoid fusion.
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