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Is It Safe To Go For Cervical Fusion While Suffering From Ramsey Hunt Syndrome?
Question: Last CBC showed Hematocrit is 37.5 hemoglobin is 12.3 WBC Count 12.1 the test was done because of extreme fatigue and fighting what felt like the flu that turned out to also be an upper respiratory infection that my GP treated with biaxin but then on follow up visit he diagnosed XXXXXXX Hunt Syndrome on my left side of face and ear with blisters/rash running down to my neck.... GP prescribed valtrex.
I was supposed to have multi level cervical fusions on the 9th of Feb and am still recovering from multi level lumbar fusions that were performed in September which resulted in requiring 2 liters transfusion due to bleed..
My question is with these numbers and still dealing with the XXXXXXX Hunt Syndrome and lingering flu like symptoms, 1st am I anemic and 2nd wouldn't it be better to postpone the neck surgery until the numbers come up and the XXXXXXX Hunt is resolved and 3rd how long does it usually take to be over the XXXXXXX Hunt its still very painful and itches don't know how to really describe. But after having such a tough time from last surgery and now these latest issues questioning how prudent to do the cerivcal surgery and how long should I wait?
Thanks for any input
I was supposed to have multi level cervical fusions on the 9th of Feb and am still recovering from multi level lumbar fusions that were performed in September which resulted in requiring 2 liters transfusion due to bleed..
My question is with these numbers and still dealing with the XXXXXXX Hunt Syndrome and lingering flu like symptoms, 1st am I anemic and 2nd wouldn't it be better to postpone the neck surgery until the numbers come up and the XXXXXXX Hunt is resolved and 3rd how long does it usually take to be over the XXXXXXX Hunt its still very painful and itches don't know how to really describe. But after having such a tough time from last surgery and now these latest issues questioning how prudent to do the cerivcal surgery and how long should I wait?
Thanks for any input
Brief Answer:
Delay cervical fusion for three months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I can assure you that cervical fusion is not an emergency and it can be postponed for three months. As far as anemia is concerned your haemoglobin is normal and you are not anemic.
But if you are having XXXXXXX hunt syndrome and do not want to go for surgery right now than you need to wait for two to three months as it is time which is needed to completely resolve this syndrome.
Though having this problem it is not contraindication for surgery.But if you are feeling pain and itching than delay this surgery and first get relieved with this and than plan for surgery.
I hope this itching and pain will be normal after six weeks. Some time it can stay up to 2 months.
I hope I have answered all your queries. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions.
Thanks
Delay cervical fusion for three months
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I can assure you that cervical fusion is not an emergency and it can be postponed for three months. As far as anemia is concerned your haemoglobin is normal and you are not anemic.
But if you are having XXXXXXX hunt syndrome and do not want to go for surgery right now than you need to wait for two to three months as it is time which is needed to completely resolve this syndrome.
Though having this problem it is not contraindication for surgery.But if you are feeling pain and itching than delay this surgery and first get relieved with this and than plan for surgery.
I hope this itching and pain will be normal after six weeks. Some time it can stay up to 2 months.
I hope I have answered all your queries. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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