No, not the CP itself (it's in my legs, not my arms).  However, the stenosis has caused muscle spasms and nerve-end tinglings in my arms and hands.

              Kathy S.


"St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> kathy, does your cp cause you to have spasms in your shoulder/back area?

-----Original Message-----
From: K. Salkin [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 11:51 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Upcoming Surgery


Hello, All:

I wrote a couple of months ago regarding my cervical spinal problems and
upcoming visit to the neurologist.  I had an MRI and the neuro and
neurosurgeon both gave the diagnosis of cervial spinal stenosis, meaning a
narrowing of the spinal cord at C3 through C5.

I'm scheduled for surgery on August 27 and will be in the hospital three to
five days, convalescing for a month or so.

Has anyone on this list has surgery for spinal stenosis - laminectomy ? How
long were you in the hospital, and how long before you could go back to work
or school.

Any information would be much appreciated.  Also reassurances!

Thanks!  Kathy S.