What is Cervical Myelopathy, how to test for it, and how to treat it

[@AbhishekKr1902]

God bless doctors like you who not only do these life saving/improving complex surgeries but also giveaway the knowledge for free 🙏

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

👍

[@cmbooks2000]

My ortho gave this as a posible reason for my symptoms (imbalance, falls, joint pain, numbness and tingling in the fingers. After an xray she ordered a series of scans and a consult with a surgeon. This term myelopothy was foreign to me so I came here for education and information. Thank you for making it plain without a lot of fluff and time drain.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Oh wow! Would need to see mri

[@tysonbalto2023]

I really appreciate the explanation and diagrams

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alberthaug-t4p]

Thank you for the information on cervical myopethy. I had neck problems back to wrestling days. I had been over weight for decades and ortho unable to do injection to my neck. A year ago with severe neck problems the ortho specials told me not to come back till i loose 100 lbs and gave a referral for a weight management center and i joined and had gastric sleeve surgery and lost 100 lbs. My neck went from 32 inches down to 20 inches at this time. I returned and ortho orders a mri. And i have severe stenosis c5 and c6 and need a fusion. Currently having therapy for my neck and vestibular therapy for vertigo and tinnitus. We agreed to return appt. In 2 months to loose 20 more lbs. During my therapy it is discovered i have a large deficiency of peripheral vision on my right eye. I had a eye exam a year ago and will have my yearly visit in 2 weeks. Yes i experience the right arm shoulder and hand neuropathy when c5 and c6 get inflamed. Could i have peripheral permanent damage from my neck problems or should i get a brain mri to rule anything else out. Or is this myelopathy damage for waiting with the dx. Of severe stenosis to spine c5-6. Nothing mentioned 3 weeks ago when the stenosis pointed to me on the mri by my ortho surgeon?

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Oh wow

[@am.alghareeb]

I have cervical myelopathy, my symptoms are neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, tinnitus, sound sensitivity, brain fog and dizziness, sometimes I’m not even sure if my symptoms are related, as alot of surgeons don’t include these symptoms, I did alot of test till I’ve reached the roots of my problem, had a full checkup for my ears, MRI brain and even full blood test, everything was within normal until a neurologist suspected that it might be related to my neck being stiff, did a cervical MRI and found out a huge c5-6 herniated disc with cranial migration compressing on the spinal cord and a significant compromise on the right neural foramen exit, now I’m on medication, rest and physiotherapy, my doctor suggested I do a fusion but I’m worried.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Let me see

[@am.alghareeb]

@@DonnallySpineConsulthow can I contact you and send the documents? I live outside US

[@BeachLife61]

I too have cervical myelopathy , had a laninectomy with fusion, with fusion, ( C1-C7,and I am worse now than ever , and with new findings on my L4-L5 & L5-S1 broad base herniation across the disc margin to the right with impingement on the thecal sac. Please Dr can you help dicipher , explain what this means , my bladder is being affected I can tell, I’m weak and cannot walk without assistance ..

[@tracybrown3057]

Wow.. finally someone explaining the same symptoms i have been suffering. I have had all the same tests and all come back showing nothing wrong.. I had an MRI and it showed i have compression at C4,5,6. I had a laminectomy and discectomy at L5 S1 in 1999 and I currently have prolapsed disc's with cord compression at T10-T11 & T11-T12. I have also found that most Dr's and surgeons don't believe that these other symptoms are associated with disc damage. I suffer from not only neck and back pain but dizziness, headaches, Tinnitus, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, jaw pain, ear pain/fullness feeling, chest pain, shoulder, arm and hand pain and the strangest symptoms I've noticed are reflux and chronic sinusitis. My surgeon has also suggested ACDF surgery but also said , having the surgery will not eliminate the neck pain and all i could hope for is the arm pain will be gone. So i have decided not to go ahead with surgery for now.

[@riwanl1connu]

​@@am.alghareebdo you got tigling on your lower members ?

[@lindakelsch6196]

I saw a neurosurgeon and was diagnosed with+ Hoffman bilateral, L LE clonus with progressive S/SX over the past three years, I have cervical myelopathy and bilateral upper and lower extremity Radiculopathy. I was scored with a decrease MJOA of 9. I have 3 cervical retrolisthesis. Plus rhe 4 lumbar sponylolisthesis I mentioned earlier.....I have found out I have a possible hEDS diagnosis and will see a rheumatologist in a few months. I will see my spine surgeon in a few days.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

What did they say MJOA 9 is powerful

[@mlcs179]

Thanks for such a easy to understand explanation of this condition.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

You are welcome!

[@jefferyespj]

I wish I would have knew who you were four years ago. I live in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I’m doing well but I needed a Nero surgeon because I got diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri. I love neurosurgeons they saved my life. Y’all are great people angel set my God.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Of course

[@yasminkhan2408]

Hi Dr. Chet. I see you are replying to comments so I really hope you see this. Would love your insight. My uncle was diagnosed with cervical myelopathy with OPLL. He has undergone two fusion surgeries. 1st Surgery - 18-Mar-2016: Posterior Cervical Decompression (laminectomy C3-C4 & C7-T1). 2nd Surgery - T1, T2 discectomy and C7,T1 fenestration discectomy. He lost lower body function after the second surgery and is currently wheelchair bound and paralyzed. Currently, he has syrinx in T2 and severe stenosis and is losing his upper body function. He has extreme chest pain. The doctors are recommending a 3rd decompression surgery from C2-T5, C6-7 and T1-2. However, he is scared that he will lose his upper body movement as well. He is only 49 years old and has young children. Life has been extremely hard for them. Would love to know your insight.

[@yasminkhan2408]

How can I send you MRI documents?

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to [e-mail] (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGugJl_lJZ5idU - Again- no HMO, no Medicaid. Must have your X-rays and MRI.

[@larryherring445]

🙏

[@bbulliard]

another great video. you explain things so well and have given me better insight about these issues. you are world class! thank you..bob

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Wow, thank you!

[@raymonddonahue1942]

Dr.Chet , Brilliantly done.Sincerly, R. Donahue

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Thanks!

[@keithbyrne1234]

Thanks for the information in this video. i was recentley told i had cervical myelopathy and need a need ACDR surgery asap as condition been going on with 9 months and there is damage done to my spinal cord . I have issues with hand whichis tingling and loss of grip strength then got isues withmy legs and walking issues . consultant haddone some tests on me , the hand finger test and the toe to heal test with balance issues

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Thanks for the comment

[@RachelHarder-rp8io]

I herniated c-5 & c-6 2yrs ago. 12wks later the radiculopathy disappeared so I never followed thru w/the spine doc. Early Last yr, my hands, then my arms started going numb. Then violent rumbling started out of my spine around x-mas. It intensifies so bad @ night I’m up in tears. I finally went to ER in Feb. They sent me to a neurosurgeon. MRI found the 2discs didn’t heal & a bone spur. Neurosurgeon Sent me to pain doc for a shot. The pain doc said I’m 1 fender bender away from paralysis it’s a surgical case & I have cervical myelopathy. I’m risking permanent disability w/o surgical correction but he knows my surgeon who’s extremely conservative. The pain doc said he’ll talk to my surgeon ab surgery & sent me back for an ER apt but The neurosurgeon said he’s not doing surgery. He wants me to c a neurologist. Im defeated! I keep feeling like I’m going to have a seizure & pass out. My eyes are swollen & leaking. My sights going blurry. My eyes physically jiggle in their sockets. I’m having probs swallowing. There’s heat & cold going thru the veins in my head. The whole back of my head & neck feels swollen. It feels like a Dorito’s digging in my throat from the back. I’m nauseous, dizzy, my ears ring. My face goes numb. There’s physical thunder coming out of my back & I shake like I have Parkinson’s. electricity radiates out of my spine into my limbs. My hands & feet Charley horse & quit working. It hurts so bad! Im not taking anything but 4mg’s of prednisone. I have electricity in my crotch It’s affecting my bowels & bladder. There’s an intense burning ice pick pain in my back. U say myelopathy’s slowly progressive but mine’s progressing rapidly. It feels like something’s trying to cut my brain stem & I’m gonna pass out & die. My life’s been reduced to laying flat or sitting upright. I can’t barely get in the shower or bathe can’t drive & have no life. I have 4 boys I’m 41. It should be illegal any docs allowed to do this to a patient. They take an oath they’re supposed to help. I know I should’ve went to the doc earlier but I don’t deserve to suffer to this extent it’s absurd.

[@alberthaug-t4p]

@@RachelHarder-rp8io since you got enough sense to give your testimony now. Use it for those 4 boys and get yourself self help. There is many different medical establishment out there to help you and your boys. Don't surrender to any health issue there is programs to help you through this financial process with your medical expenses. Have faith in yourself and God to give you direction to get proper treatment and resources for your family.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Wow that’s a lot

[@noooologic]

I hope you were able to get a new dr to refer you to a spine specialist. I have had 3 spine surgeries in the last 10 or so years. The surgeon who performed my neck fusion told me I would have been in a wheelchair by the following summer had I not had surgery. I am so thankful for him, as well as the drs who performed the 2 following surgeries. Sending you prayers 🙏and positive thoughts 💭

[@RachelHarder-rp8io]

@@noooologic Thank u 🥰prayers mean a lot ! My hat off to u, 3 spinal surgeries is serious business! My son’s 20yo girl’s paralyzed neck down from a car wreck 2mo’s ago. C-4, 5 & 6 fused. Hayden cares for her daily, he’s 23. When u hear back pain, u don’t realize how severe it can be! Nerve pain’s scary! I needed to vent so KZbin took the blow 😂 There’s a lot wrong, swelling in my face, lumps in my mouth, palate, breast, jaws, bloodwork’s a mess, etc… Found out last wk, I’m positive for Lyme. The doxy’s lessening the nerve pain! I c a neurologist, hematologist/oncologist, integrative doc, breast & Ent, within 2 wks. I used to be a cna & lpn in my 20’s. I think this might be cancer or lymphoma but Lyme & autoimmune can cause some crazy stuff. I’m gonna ask for a lumbar puncture. Neurosurgeon wants a full workup b4 proceeding w/my spine. Hopefully, these apts will provide answers! otherwise, I’ll go to the Er If it takes going daily! I’ve been thru it 41yrs. 4 reconstructive pelvic surgeries 1 w/a hysterectomy 1w/a Partial colectomy, 2 other laparoscopic abdominals & a parotidectomy. I’m a beast tho, this won’t keep me down ! Mentality’s half the battle. 😉💪🏼

[@edwinvargas7844]

Did you do any physical therapy for the herniated disc, when you first had the symptoms?

[@RSCCTV]

I learn so much with your videos Doctor D. Thank you for the information. My care providers have not done any hands on tests. Just looking at my MRI and ordering epidurals.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Best of luck!

[@kenarthur6253]

Awesome video. I learned a lot. Thank you! I've had x-rays and MRI and discussed with excellent Orthopedic Spine Doctor. They are doing a nerve connectivity test next Friday. Then we decide what surgery to perform. 🙏 I am in so much pain I don't sleep at all like 3 days a week. Arm is so weak, I couldn't trim the fingernails on other hand. 😩Need relief and resolution asap to get my life back. You armed me with great information. Thank you!

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

For sure

[@tomclarkson5594]

Doc if you have cervical spondolosis . Also mouth can be affected?

[@22-abqariyahyakheen59]

How are you now?

[@raymonddonahue1942]

Dr. Chet, I passed this on to a friend

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Thanks

[@TheDeerInn]

I sure wish we had doctors and surgeons in our town and state who care about their patients. They have told me what is wrong, but because I am on medicaid they won't do anything but testing. As soon as I stand my hands start to burn and my feet go numb. What can cause natural fusing? I have 3 cervical vertebrae fused in the front of my neck and has my throat half closed off making it very difficult to swallow. All they want to do is medicate me.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hey there, Dr. Donnally does about 15 new patient telemedicines💻 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to [e-mail] (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for your 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough and is a misuse of your time. It needs to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🥰(or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGugJl_lJZ5idU - Again- no HMO, no Medicaid. Must have your X-rays and MRI.

[@حسابجديد-ن1ع6ع]

So illustrative

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Thanks!

[@jeanschricker6841]

I was told I have a back shift spondylolthesis my cervical vertbrae with bone spurs and neuroframinal stenosis, but have forward shift spondylolthesis in the lumbar spine. I get off balance easily and have tingling in fingers. Neck pain when the pt palpates the neck. Should I just monitor my symptoms.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hey there, Dr. Donnally does about 15 new patient telemedicines💻 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to [e-mail] (We can’t take Medicaid. Private pay is sometimes an option, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for your 1st visit. (The only HMO we take is BCBS). 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough and is a misuse of your time. It needs to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed or wanted. Cant stress this enough, must have BOTH: x rays and MRI. 4- You need to get your CD of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will NEVER send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🥰(or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGugJl_lJZ5idU - Again- no Medicaid. Must have your X-rays and MRI.

[@petersguazzato8291]

Very good explanation 👏👏

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Glad you liked it

[@speedbag1]

You make amazing presentations and highly educational! I know those terms well, having lived them all back in the 90's - with the old school ACDF x2 then expansive laminectomy of C4-C7, with no instrumentation or hardware. They just made 7 bones into 1. I did however lose the use of my left posterior deltoid, and Left Bicep for about 5-6 months post-op. That was passed off as " some C5-6 Sequela that should resolve.." Oh well, I had to re-teach my left arm how to hit the speed bag but it finally caught up. #StillPunching

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Love it

[@charliejg]

Hello, I have cervical stenosis with radiculopathy and have central canal stenosis as well. I have seen a neurosurgeon and was recommended to have a four level ACDF. I realize that procedure is well documented and has a long history. However, I'm wondering about your thoughts on some of the more modern endoscopic approaches to decompression. The ACDF option worries me because of the prospect of adjacent segment issues down the road. Thanks for any input you might have.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Let’s see

[@DMaxx-e6p]

Hello, are you concerned with focal cord paralysis with ACDF surgery? How common is that?

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

5%?

[@kcpoodlesofpa]

This is why I had 90 minutes of MRI on Saturday. Counting the days to see the result.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to [e-mail] (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGugJl_lJZ5idU - Again- no HMO, no Medicaid. Must have your X-rays and MRI.

[@kcpoodlesofpa]

I have medicare.

[@garydunn3037]

How did my late Mother come to get Cervical Myelopathy from a "Routine" Knee Revision Surgery? She had this done back in 2018 and began to experience loss of the use of her left arm. She went for an MRI scan and was diagnosed with this condition. It went on to affect her right arm, then her feet, and eventually both her bowel and bladder. She ended her days, after I could no longer look after her, in a "Nursing Home" where she "Passed Away" after being put on "End of Life Pathway" She survived 12 Days without Food or Liquids, and finally her Breathing and Heart stopped as I sat by her Bedside.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Not sure

[@sillybillyvideo]

4 and a half months post ACDF C4-C7. Congenital spine, hypermobile Ehler Danlos syndrome. I still cannot feel most of my left hand, the left side of my torso, across my stomach and right pinky. My spinal cord was almost severed. I'm starting to think this is my new normal and not sure I'll be able to return to work. It all seems permanently damaged. 😢

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

👍

[@BrentTheGent1]

This is scary as after having chronic symptoms and several operations years ago i am now loosing control of my right leg real bad when i walk. It feels as though the entire back of my right leg from butt to foot turns into a heavy bag of water and i have very little control and after many years with cervical disc problems right the way up my neck both sides i am in unbearable pain most days. I now have bad pitting oedema along with other complications. Man, i was so fit and strong right up until this really hit me in 2006 and i have been loosing mobility since. Now 55 and the pain i am in daily from my Thorasic to the top of my skull is something to much to bear so i am in the situation now where i have been in bed most of the time the past 4 or 5 years. I really do not know what to do anymore and i really do not think i could be a head on a bed which is starting to feel the way i am going. God help me please and all other chronic pain patients ^

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Wow

[@sumankulvir]

Can you pl suggest life style changes for mild cervical myelopathy, where surgery is nor required. Thanks.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Yes

[@sumankulvir]

Thanks for your response. I am asking about the suggested life style changes to manage my life better. Thanks.At present no symptoms of myelopathy but my MIR report shows myelopathic changes.... [e-mail]

[@patmcgrath1227]

Can you discuss myelopathy /multiple sclerosis? Thanks, from Patricia

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

I will later

[@katygirl9221]

I had a laminectomy on c3 to T1 for a spinal cord compression. I have myelomalacia. Can you help me? 😢

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Did they not fuse? Laminectomy without a fusion in the cervical spine is something neurosurgeons used to do. It results in kyphosis if no plates/screws

[@georgemphande9643]

For how long can veins get damage after knowing that you have cervical myelopathy spine cord injury.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Based on mri

[@kalubalu3702]

Sir, i am suffering from cervical meyolopathy and operated at C5-6-7 PIVD/ACDF. After surgery tingling and numbness vanishes in my neck, shoulder and hand. However due to Myelopathy my walking /gait still not improving. After 5 years of surgery still feel numbness and stiffness in both legs hence waiting affected and lumber pain. As per post surgery MRI there is no further changes means old and new MRI are exactly similar except at C5-6-7 which is fused after surgery. Hence please advise whether this can be improved means are there any chances to strengthen the legs, remove stiffness by overcoming this cervical meyolopathy. Please advise suitably. Thanks!

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Really hard to say, I’d need to see it

[@BayAreaBikeLife]

All the doctors i seen in the bay say its not treatable theres no treatment plan just do physical therapy but when i look up on youtube and reddit everyone’s able to get it reversed i need a 2nd and 3rd 4th opinions you think you can help?

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Okay

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Maybe so, don’t make me the 4th or 5th, should just go with the answer that makes sense.

[@nileshrobert8123]

Sir I need to consult you . I have not reached with the symptomatic realtion that it is myelopathy or rdiculopathy . osteophytes in cervical x ray and symptoms are tingling in hand and leg including both numbness of finger what should I do does physio through machine and massage is helpful or is it mylopathy symptoms or not including pop up sounds

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to [e-mail] (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGugJl_lJZ5idU - If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! Or for HMOs email: [e-mail]

[@احمدالمالكي-ن2ر]

I have bulge in my nech in c6 ,5,4,3 its showing in MRI minimal bulges but in c5 i have herniated disc that contected with spinal cord my symptoms i have numbness tingling in both hand and leg's now am taking medication for what do you think making surgery or wating for get back by its own that herniated disc advice me please

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to [e-mail] (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X rays are critical. Just MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGugJl_lJZ5idU - If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! Or for HMOs email: [e-mail]

[@rajeshrajesh.t2498]

I i got sick it has been 16 years. Doctor said that my problem has to cervical mylopathy. Both my legs the force is reduced its disabled. I have no strength in my legs to walk. Can hold on. Inability to control stool and urine. Something for this solution. Sir can u suggest any medicine for this❓i will send my MRI REPORT. Iam in handicapped.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

This sounds like you should go to the ER

[@MarkRoby123]

Really Great

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

❤️

[@MrRecica]

I have some tingling/aching in both hands that come and go. I notice difficulty with using my right thumb to text and using my hand to write. Are there reasons other than myelopathy that could be causing these symptoms and if so is there a way to differentiate besides getting an MRI?

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hey there, I do about 15 new patient telemedicines💻🌎 every week. Here is the best path forward: 1- email your insurance card to [e-mail] (We don’t take HMOs or Medicaid, but can private pay, unless Medicaid) 2- if we take that insurance THEN upload your images to my portal for our 1st visit. 3- I must have X-rays and MRI, X-rays are critical! “Just” MRI isn’t enough. Need to be from last 12 months. Nothing older is needed, or wanted. 4- You need to get your CD 💿 of your X-ray and MRI (imaging centers will never send them to us) 5- On the top of my website (www.DonnallySpine.com) is the link to UPLOAD images, from YOUR HOME! 🤯🥰 (or at a CVS with Physician LookUp Code k5037438) 6- To recap: email us, get CDs, THEN upload! Step by step: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGugJl_lJZ5idU - If HMO you can reach out to a Patient Navigator at www.sonoSpineSurgery.com and they can try to help connect us! Or for HMOs email: [e-mail]

[@endersday]

Are there any home exercises or steps I can take to prevent damage while waiting on MRI? My insurance says I need to try steroids for 6 weeks first but I’m currently having trouble walking and am numb frequently. My x rays have noted bone spurs and retrolitheses, facet disease.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Well, there are some you can find on YT. Happy to take a look, not pushing surgery at all though

[@BeachLife61]

I would really do your research about surgery, please let that be your last resort !! I’m so sorry I didn’t consult with more Drs..get different opinions before agreeing to this surgety ..best of luck

[@Greg-yh2md]

Thanks!

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Wow this is so kind 👍🫶

[@robertkallick48]

Hello, I recently (4 weeks ago) had a combination of a disk replacement (C3-4 and C5-6) with a fusion at C4-5, I am still having the symptoms prior to the surgery (numbness in my middle, ring, pinky fingers on both hands and a myelopathic gait (walking like drunk all the time)). My most recent MRI (last week) showed "Continued increased T2 signal within the spinal cord at the C5-C6 level consistent with myelomalacia. Uncinate region spurring with severe appearing encroachment neural foramina." I am wondering if the nerves will regenerate so my symptoms go away or is this permanent? It is really hard to walk since it feels like my legs aren't getting the info to move fast enough and almost like my knee locks back and then I take a hard step forward. Thanks.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Hard to say

[@frankrob23]

@@DonnallySpineConsultyou Don’t say much

[@coffeehead68]

No, not unless you are paying him.@@frankrob23

[@robmcguckin7605]

@@frankrob23 Once your insurance is approved, he will talk with you.

[@rygarq2]

​@@robmcguckin7605lmao

[@DMaxx-e6p]

Hello, can a cervical MRI differentiate between cervical myelopathy and cervical radiculopathy?

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Yes

[@DMaxx-e6p]

@@DonnallySpineConsult Thank you. One more question.Will the MRI show whether it’s mild, moderate or severe?

[@Protogorius]

I have constant dizziness and pain in back of the neck with cracks popping 😢 Blurry vision weakness fatigue shaking in muscles 😢 Annoying as hell I drink alcohol too!!!!!!

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

✅

[@mahithota7201]

How serious is myelomalacia at c3c4

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Very

[@tommccormick9290]

I was diagnosed with moderate myelopathy 4 months ago. My hands and arms seem unaffected. But when walking, feel like I'm on the deck of a pitching ship or on a trampoline.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Thank you for the follow

[@katheinireland8431]

Same. I almost fell over a bunch of times inside the Sphere, in Vegas last month. And at other times, but this was by far the worst.

[@kingfisher3807]

Hello doctor have you ever done a laminectomy to treat cervical myelopathy on someone who has already had ACDF surgery? Can it be done if you've already had ACDF surgery? Like your videos they are very informative

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Interesting, maybe if fused

[@funty3000]

You will never ever think you have it is the problem!

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

🏅

[@cindylandry7856]

I cant get my doctors to take action. 6 severe pinched nerves in my neck, 2 spurs on T8 with broken faucet, with sciatica. Pain moves from one whole side of body to the next. My career ended when I was on my way from $65/hour to $85-125/ hour painting murals. I had to close my sign shop. Life is so depressing with the constant pain.

[@cindylandry7856]

My spine in my neck is compressed up to cord itself. Hit by an 18 wheeler fully loaded while at a stop in 2008. I want my career back even if I only paint canvas. 😢

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

I’m sorry to hear

[@AashishmJogi]

​@@cindylandry7856hi Cindy how r u doing now and how old are you? I ak suffering the same too 😢

[@emilyb5557]

Are you trying for compensation for the injury??

[@احمدالمالكي-ن2ر]

How much the cost of surgery for herniated disc in neck c4c5c6

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Ask your insurance

[@kingfisher3807]

I just had a surgeon tell me he wouldn't perform anymore surgery on me that's why I am asking.....I have no idea what to do now.

[@sunnytoo2655]

Look into Germany for artificial disc doctors. DO NOT GET A CERVICAL FUSION !! Fusions fail. I have had 6 horrible years of even worse pain after a fusion c-3 through c-7 multi level. I am set soon to have a reversal fusion with 4 level artificial disc replacement and get my live back again. Again never ever get a fusion.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

I’m not sure, need to see

[@kingfisher3807]

@@DonnallySpineConsult Ok thanks for taking the time to respond this has been a very frustrating journey for me. I'm currently suffering from very discomforting numbness everywhere that has noticeably increased in the last 2 months it's not localized. I had a cervical mri on May 8th 2023. I had acdf on C-5 through C-7 performed in September of 2021the surgeon retired shortly after. I was referred to another surgeon and he is the one who told me he would not do a laminectomy on me and to go ahead and try and get a second opinion. I'm becoming very concerned about how fast my condition is changing.

[@nileshrobert8123]

Sir need to consult you.

[@JJbro-rt5zu]

@@sunnytoo2655did u get it? How did it go

[@kamalbaidya1435]

Please make video on spinal tumor

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Ok

[@noryie4242]

the music in the background is a huge distraction

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Sorry

[@cg00000]

My "dr" failed to monitor stenosis and symptoms no MRI's for 5 years!! I am now permanently damaged. He was mad because I would not join his conveyor belt ESI injections making him and the hospital and Pfizer rich. So he never did anything to help. I have no help, live alone. I begged for surgery 5 years ago. Now I have myelopathy! So angry.

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Wow a lot to digest

[@sanjaypiplani6070]

Translate in Hindi

[@DonnallySpineConsult]

Okay