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neck and back pain

Yes I was told I have it severe in my neck C2 C3 C4 and C5 C6 and C7 were fused in May 2010 . I was also told after the MRI and CT scan that 1 of the 6 screws in my neck is backing out and C6 and C7 did not fuse and there is movement which is causing me pain down my neck upper chest right shoulder and arm so they need to do the surgery and take out the screw before it comes undone and puntures my esophogaus they will put a longer one in and then cut me from behind my neck and kind of fish wire all of the vertabre together to ensure proper fusion .

My lower lumbar..they also told me I had aggressive degenerated spinal stenosis. I was told they need to make the hole bigger to releive pressure so I need surgery

They have not told me why the joints in my fingers hurt and swell all the time where I cant bend my fingers...

I also get hurt so easy these days ..for example in pushing down the trash in my kitchen to fit more. I hurt my wrist for days.Even in holding my handbag or grocerys I ache so my husband or kids do it for me

..or my ankle are so weak and they hurt so often when walking I just feel like most days I dont have control of my body anymore...

so tired of not feeling well or normal ...I just want help..and havent been able to find the right doctor to give it to me...
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What does stenosis mean? They said I had that.
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1711789 tn?1361308007
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Hi there!

Well, the pain/ discomfort in the fingers could be a result of the cervical issues or due to local causes such as inflammation, degeneration, injuries etc.; while the ankle/ leg issues could be related to the issue with the lumbar spine. Also other issues such as myopathies, neurological issues, nutrient deficiencies etc. may need to be ruled out as a cause.
I would suggest going ahead with cervical surgery and discussing the possible management options for the lumbar stenosis with your treating doctor.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!
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