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What Causes Electrical Sensation While Turning Head After Cervical Spinal Fusion?

I have C4 5 and 6 are fused. I have been having electrical like shocks when I turn my head to the left and I hear electrical static sounds. I am taking cymbalta 60mg which helps but I m still having debilatating headaches and uneasyness. Any suggestions as to why and what I cando?
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Electrical shock like sensations suggests irritation or compression of the nerves.
The C4-C5 fusion surgery is the probable cause of irritation and compression of the nerve roots.
Thus, I suggest you to consult your operating surgeon for clinical assessment and review of the symptoms.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Electrical Sensation While Turning Head After Cervical Spinal Fusion?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Electrical shock like sensations suggests irritation or compression of the nerves. The C4-C5 fusion surgery is the probable cause of irritation and compression of the nerve roots. Thus, I suggest you to consult your operating surgeon for clinical assessment and review of the symptoms. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri