@jenniferhunter Wow Thank you for sharing your story. the doctor who replied my disc I have seen a total of 4 times in 6 years. I am seeking a second opinion. I had an appointment with the Dr who replaced my disc 6 years ago end of May When we were walking out the door my spouse said it seemed like all he did was admire his work. He didn't explain anything to me. He said it's too much for one appointment. I think he is about ready to retire so just getting in as many office visits as possible.

My physical therapist does myofacial release my neck starts to stiffen later in the day. My spouse works on my neck and upper back as well. I have been in off an on for 2 years. I also have a gym routine and my PT owns the gym I attend wrote up my routine.
I had a steroid injection 2 months ago at c5 c6 and it gave me about 40% relief . The effects have worn off so I started an oral course of steroids which have helped with dizziness, loss of spatial awareness and brought pain back down. Steroids are not a long term solution.
I have RA and severe osteoporosis . After 4 years of bisphosphinates my hips are almost normal but my spine is the same -3.6. I had my 3rd dose of Recast last March. So, osteoporosis with a disc replacement is of concern to me as well.
Two years ago I had a myelogram and it showed bilateral foraminal stenosis at the level of the disc replacement c6 c7 and the other levels were fine. Now, the latest myelogram in May report says there is too much artifact to see the disc replacement but did show a prominent disc bulge and severe recess and foraminal stenosis on the right and moderate on left. I"m not sure if Mayo has better ways to image the disc replacement but that is who I am trying to get in a second opinion from.