Lauren,
Sigh... Talk about a double whammy. If it helps any ... Reminds me of 2008; six years after my second cervical fusion I started having symptoms again. After the MRI the surgeon that did the two fusions said that I needed THREE MORE! Long story short, I had a double ADR (M6) and have done very well (so far) over the last 4.5 years.
It's hard for our untrained eyes to tell from an x-ray, but the disc height of your C7/T1 does look as though it may be less than your C2/3 and C3/4. Given your unusual experience with ADR at C4/5 I'm guessing that you're not going to be open to ADR at C7/T1 if that level needs surgery?
I suppose that addressing C4/5 is on hold until a plan is formed for C7/T1? How long until you can get your MRI? And then the appointment to discuss it with your doctor?
Condolences and good luck. Please keep us posted.
Jeff
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C4/5 - ACDF in 2000
C5/6 - ACDF in 2002
C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona
Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011
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