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8 months post-op C5-C6 and C6-C7:still neck spams and shoulder burning
Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 30 10:27am | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
I had a microdiscectomy whith a double cervical cage at C5-C6 and C6-C7. Even thout it has been 8 months since the surgery, I am still dealing whith intense muscle tightness around my neck and scapula(sholder blade). I also have burning sensation in my shoulder. Is anyone else going through the same thing after this many months? How are you managing it?
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This all seems really messed up that you're having these kinds of issues months after your surgery. Maybe I just got lucky but I've had 2 separate fusion procedures done in my neck, first at the C5-C6 level, and then 18 months later at the C7-T1 level. They were done by 2 different neurosurgeons at 2 different hospitals due to my first doctor retiring. It's been almost 10 years since the first procedure, and I haven't had any complications whatsoever. What you're going through doesn't seem even remotely "normal", what ever that is.
I'd get copies of all of your MRI's and X rays and get another opinion from a neurosurgeon about what your options are.
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I feel for you on the pain. I am 4 yrs post op from a single level c5-c6 ACDF and my neck is still ridiculously tight and the shoulder pain doesn't go away. I try to stretch and use the hot tub as much as possible. Creams and ointments help a little. LDN has been helping a little bit as well. I was on gabapentin but didnt like the way it made me feel. Epidural injections seem to help for a little bit as well. Hope you find some relief.