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Cervical fusion of C3-C7 after L4-L5 and S1 - What to expect?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 18 7:08am | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
someone please help!!! Four months ago, I underwent ACDF fusion on c3 It was fused to c4 Since then, I have had terrible pain in my upper back around my shoulder blades along with that I am hearing white noise in my ears sometimes so loud it just drives me crazy… Pressure around my ears… And sometimes burning pain above my ears… Along with sinus pressure twitching in my eyes, and my eyes become very dry… My shoulders hurt, especially if I stand very long or sit very long… I also get a tight feeling around my Cervical hardware To the point, I can feel the hardware.. Has anyone else had these symptoms? can anyone give me any advice, please?
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@llc777 It sounds like you have muscle spasms and neck tightness right up to your jaw. I have thoracic outlet syndrome which does cause tightness to the jaw, scapula area and between the collar bone and rib cage. My PT has treated this with myofascial release which loosens tight fascia. Scar tissue also creates tightness, and likely that is happening to you at 4 months post op. You may want to read this discussion on MFR. I have done a lot of it and it helps me. If you release the extra pressure, it may relieve pain. You'll need clearance from your surgeon. There is a provider search at https://mfrtherapists.com/
Neuropathy - "Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
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I had ACDF C3-7 almost a year ago. When my shoulders and or neck bother me, not if, it reminds me to do some of the PT exercises I did post op. Are you doing PT? Talk to your therapist.
Hope you get some relief.