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 I have severe compression of the cord from C5/6 and moderate with C4/5.  I have unsteady gait and am very clumsy, and fall occasionally.  I also have compression, spurs, etc. from L3/4 to L5/S1.  We discussed a number of my problems but did not get extremely specific regarding which disc affected which areas.  Sorry, I wish I could help more.
 My soon to be surgeon is quite worried about the problems that the cervical levels are causing.  I do not have the symptoms you are describing though, with pain behind the knees, etc.
 
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 Herniated discs C4/5 & 5/6, L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1
 Severe compression of spinal cord in two levels
 All conventional therapy exhausted, including spinal injections, PT, massage, etc.
 In appeal with Gov't Insurance for Out-of-country coverage for ADR hybrid surgery of above discs.
 Recently discovered that I am severely allergic to all common metals used in surgical hardware except for Titanium.
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