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Cervical degeneration after nearly 2 years getting worse

Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 12 7:51am | Replies (26)
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@mrsr1234

Hi, so sorry. Are you in the US? If so, I would suggest Rothman Institute (FL, NY or Philly) or Mayo Clinic MN. I had C 3-6 ACDF in 2022. Just found out (second opinion for the constant pain) that C4-5 were never fused. Woo hoo. Now I know why all the continuous pain, headaches, muscle spasms and nerve impingement but it also means another spine surgery. Find (gentle) neck stretches from physical therapy to add to your daily regimen to see if that’ll help. Also if it’s an option, massage therapy. Best of luck.

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AlfredB | @ab6540183 | Jul 10 6:54am

Thanks mrsr1234 for your advice.

Sorry that they forgot to fuse the C4-C5 segment,
This must be very disappointing for you.
I am not in the US but in Melbourne Australia.

The neurosurgeons here told me not to get ACDF after getting laser surgery last year in Florida which compromised my neck even further,

I am suffering from chronic neck pain, which means day and night.
It is very hard to sleep and relax. Constant stabbing inside the neck on both sides, Bad spasms, muscle contractions, nerve pain etc.

Best regards

Alfred

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