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Cannot sleep/sit - Burning pain down neck and upper back (had surgery)
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@iamnp83
Another thought in the new disc replacements could have changed the height space between vertebrae and irritating nerve roots differently than prior to surgery.
How did they secure the new discs inbetween your vertebrae to ensure they would not move/shift?
I have had ACDF surgery on c5-c6 and c6-c7 in 2022 and 2025 plus lumbar l3-l5 in 2024 so can empathize. I have some issues following my c6-c7 ACDF surgery that was done in June 2025 and will try PT but think there is an issue with the surgery/something shifted and new compression. I have hardware and fused. My spinal column is narrow congenitally so any compression is felt sooner than most would notice.
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@dlydailyhope
My surgeon says the disc replacements are in perfect position and to work with pain management.
EMG prior to the surgery was good so there was no permanent nerve damage.
They did through go front of my neck and I have ADR without hardware as my bone structure was good on the preop CT scan. The surgeon notes said they did a foraminotomy to decompress the nerves and the discs are secured through spikes at the top of the discs (Prodisc Vivo). The disc height was restored in the process as well so it’s possible the nerve roots are being irritated at the level above.
With my ADR a collar was not required post surgery and we’ve taken multiple X-rays to confirm the implant has not shifted at all.
Not sure what can be done at this point to help get me some quality of life back, especially with sleeping or sitting.
I am actually planning on getting another MRI today and will let you know the results.
Thanks for your reply!