Hi, I'm new here but had an acdf at c5 c6 in 2022. It's been a horrible experience so far. I get horrible headaches that start from the moment I get up. I take sumatriptan as soon as I know it's a migraine. It helps most of the time but I don't take it unless the light starts hurting my eyes. I am on gabapentin and flexeril daily to deal with the nerves. The burning in the neck has not gone away, it's gotten worse but my posture is to blame for that. I have advanced arthrosis of the facet c7-t1 and extensive anterior bine spurs above my plate possibly causing swallowing problems. I'm 43 and have been dealing with my neck problems since 2005. There is hope but you need to stay positive even when things seem so bad!!