who is your surgeon because in ky I was told by other doctors that its complicated and that not to many doctors will perform thoracic surgery
Have had disc against spinal chord for 10yrs but little pain due to Meds for neck pain (have had fusio c4-c7) of pain Meds 200 mg tramadol twice a day, fentanyl patch100 micrograms, and endone as required. Now have thoracic pain caused by pinched nerve at T8 which also is causing whole of body hyperhidrosis and severe rib cramps where the floating ribs lift about 2 inches
If this is facet syndrome, then you are in luck as there's an effective interventional treatment (medial branch neurolysis) that will relieve a large part of the pain.
Hi everyone.
I have found it very interesting reading your experiences.
I have been experiencing severe electric shock type pain in my mid spine and stiffness in waking for about 12 months. This eases off through the day.
However, for about 6 months I have been experiencing burning/ aching and pinching type pains around my right rib cage and into upper right abdo. They started out lasting around a week each month, but it's now become constant.
All blood tests and scans of abdo and chest were normal and I am just now waiting for an MRI of my whole spine.
No pain killers have eased it at all. It is better in the morning, and worse as the day progresses. Worse on sitting and driving. The only thing that helps is a warm bath and dry needing of the little tight, painful spots in my upper right back muscle. However, the relief only lasts for mins after I stop.
I also get tingling around the upper back and ribs, like ants walking over my skin.
I'm desperate to find out what is causing this. My GP thinks is facet joint dysfunction.
It's interesting seeing your symptoms, as this the closest I've seen to someone describing how I feel. It's so odd and diffuse that I struggle to describe what it is like to anyone.
Thanks
Hello watto1, nice to hear you are doing so well after two surgeries! Can I ask what your doctors name was and where were you operated? I'm having issues with t6/7 and considering surgery.
No need for that. Sounds extreme.
Just a tube drain and bag for the first 36-48 hours.
I only stayed 2x nights in hosp.each time, any longer and I'd be addicted to the morphine, it's good, can't argue that.
Was far less nervous for the 2nd surgery and won't hesitate to do again in future if necessary