View Single Post
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 10-09-2013, 11:20 AM
Dc_indi Dc_indi is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 5
Default thanks Mark

I'm off to see the doctor this morning. I know about blood patches but my doctor has not suggested anything yet. The only option we discussed was a wait and see... The thought is that CSF leaks in the neck are known to patch up themselves more readily than the lumbar area. I think he made the diagnosis based on my symptoms and the size/amount of swelling... But i will ask him if it could be anything else. He is trying to avoid going back in in order to reduce the risk of infection. I'll post an update After my visit but really appreciate that you took the time to respond!
__________________
C6/c7disc rupture
Recommended ADR by 2 docs
Scheduled for 1 level pro-disc replacement 9/18
Denied by insurance night before
Progressive myleopathy in left arm
Acdf performed 9/27/13
Possible csf leak/ seroma complication
Pain/myleopathy in left arm much improved!
Reply With Quote