SEVERE NECK/SHOULDER PAIN 6 MONTHS POST OP CERVICAL DISECTOMY

lynn660 · Newbie Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 2

I hear you ctmom!! I also tried to go to our local county fair and ended up home in pain for 2 days after. I did try the neurotin and it only made me sick and didnt do anything for the pain. I did gain a few pounds but it would have been much worse if I hadnt worked very hard not to. I have also battled weight problems for years and am currently at about 145 I have lost 55 pds in the last 16 months. I do not want to gain any back . I totally agree with you about not wanting to gain any back it is also a daily
struggle. I tell my husband you dont understand that every day I am fighting the urge to eat , (I love comfort food) I fight the pain, And I try to
stay away from so many pain killers. I am so tired of this and then today I get a call from the Dr's nurse saying Yes he would like to now remove the disc between C4-5. So now the whole thing starts over. It is very discourging . and I feel everyone is just tired of listening to my pain and problems . This site is a blessing ... Thanks for listening.
I hope it helps to know we are not alone in our suffering.

car1955 · Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 3

Hi CT Mom and everyone else.Well now I'm 5 plus months after surgery C5/6 6/7 .I hear all of you.Physical therapy is over after 4 months insurance won't pay.I really don't think it helped.I try to walk in the pool.I'm in so much muscle pain,neck pain,headaches(always had migraines)pins ands needles.I used to get botox for my migraines (4 years )then my insurance switched and would'nt pay.I think I may try to get my neurologist to try to get it for me again.CT mom you might think about botox.My neurologist used to also give it to me in my neck and shoulders and forehead.Neurontin works for some people.I use icy hot before bed and take klonopin.I have been out of work for 5 months.I have a heavy job.Don't know how I'll ever go back??My dr. will take an X-ray on Oct.6th I'm 53 and I feel the same way I have to live like this?I feel sorry for all of you.At least my kids are grown.Ice helps a bit,heat helps a bit,I try to really limit the pills.I'm so scared my best friend died at 50 from perscription drugs.Prayers to all!!

SEVERE NECK/SHOULDER PAIN 6 MONTHS POST OP CERVICAL DISECTOMY

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