I have been diagnosed L5-6 fusion, degenerative disc disease, L15-S1 neuropathy, C5-C6 degenerative disc desease, arthritic spondylosis, bone spurring,interior amd posterior subluxation C5-C6, narrowing of spinal column, pinched nerve at C6-C7. I am taking several medications at this time. I have not consulted a neurosurgeon yet. Do you thinkI am a candidate for surgery? The last time I had surgery, I had an asthma attack before and as I was coming out of anesthesia.
Hello, In my opinion, if your symptoms are not well controlled by conservative treatment, surgery should be considered. It is true that there is a certain degree of risk related to general anesthesia, but an asthmatic attack could be prevented since it is a known fact now. Discuss with the Neurosurgeon for these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.