i have c/3 thru c/6 fusion minor stroke during surgury. i lost my sence of balance and most of my strength. my r/shoulder tendons and ligaments have been resected. But i still ride can't take long trips and have to watch i don't loose my grip. i have to call my kids to lift things but i can still work on bikes and i love doing that. i forget things a lot. but when you quite trying and lose your sence of hourmer you might as well quite all together. i will not let pain or or anything eles get the best of me.:banana

I have an arthritic condition (ankylosing spondylitus) which has fused most of my spine, and is fusing my neck.
My shoulders and ribs are affected too.
Five of my thoracic vertabrae were fused surgically after an accident.

It's pretty painful, but riding my bike usually feels good!
The vibration runs right up my spine and at the right RPM my teeth chatter!
I often feel much better after a ride.

Laughing at the little stuff helps!
:clap