@dancemurphy
Hi Mary!
Welcome to our group! I am in no way in the medical field, so take my advice from where it comes.
First off, don't jump to any conclusions. I assume when you say you had neck surgery, you mean surgery on your cervical spine????

I had cervical surgery one year ago. I admit I did not have any of the symptoms you are explaining. That being said, sometimes after surgery there can be some swelling from the procedure. This can cause the nerves to be irritated and result in temporary neuropathy. As far as balance and memory loss, have you read the insert that came with the Neurotin? Can it be one of the side effects?

In any case, I strongly urge you to call your surgeon and if a phone conference will not work, then insist on an appointment. If you are not happy with the answers, make an appointment with your PCP or neurologist. In the meanwhile, baby yourself as far as your neck is concerned. Do not bend or stretch, do not twist or make sudden movements with your head. Let your surgery heal. The outside can look fine, but it takes months for the internal healing to be 100% healed.

So, take a deep breath and do not panic.

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)