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Hi, my name is Stan2016! I'm scheduled for cervical disc replacement in 2 weeks

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Stan2016
Stan2016 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited May 2023 in Physical and neurological impairments
hello, I m scheduled for cervical disc replacememnt in 2 weeks.  I had moderate left arm /triceps pain for about a month, and occasional pins/needles in left hand.  had MRI, which showed herniated disc and  stenosis in November 22.  Howver since thne my symptoms are gone.  I sometimes have slight shoulder ache after swimming.  i'm 55 but otherwise no symptoms in past months.  SHould i still do this surgery?
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 52,535 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Stan2016 welcome to the forum.
    The only person to decide on this op is you and your consultants.  Might be worth talking to them how you feel and getting their advice. Good luck in which decision you make. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,180 Disability Gamechanger
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    Unfortunately, we are not medical professionals, so can't give you any medical advice. You will need to speak to your GP or consultant.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Mani
    Mani Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Hello stan
    This is Aziz Ur Rehman an International disable student 
    I want to get scholarships for master in UK 
    However I have no IELTS or other language proficiency test
    I want to get scholarships on disability bases 
    Can you please me in this regard 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,180 Disability Gamechanger
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    Mani said:
    Hello stan
    This is Aziz Ur Rehman an International disable student 
    I want to get scholarships for master in UK 
    However I have no IELTS or other language proficiency test
    I want to get scholarships on disability bases 
    Can you please me in this regard 

    You were given a lot of advice on your other thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/105227/hi-my-name-is-mani-can-i-get-scholarships-on-disability-base#latest

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,912 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello @Stan2016

    Welcome to the community :) I hope you are well?

    As others have said, we don't give out medical advice so I would suggest trying to get an appointment with your surgeon or specialist to discuss everything through again. It sounds like you have some doubts now your symptoms have gone. I would suggest writing everything down, including how your symptoms where before in 2022 and now so you don't miss anything when discussing with your surgeon / specialist :) 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
    edited May 2023
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    How are you feeling about it going the same way @tony70? It sounds really difficult to deal with. However, I am also hearing you recognise the wider benefits of the ops - despite the limitations - in stopping you from getting paralysed. Does anything usually help on a daily basis?  :)
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