I had acdf level3 c4-c7 cadaver discs and vertebrae fused. I often thought is this pain (right after surgery) worse than child birth? I think Monica Lynn nailed it!
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Yes ! I thought I was having a heart attack with my first one . Sounds consistent with a slipped disk but he should do n MRI to confirm that .
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I was constantly working on computer in office at school doing attendance and other stuff that required being on computer. Now I cant stand it more than 10 mins. Going to court Aug5...wish me luck. Dana
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Me too...honey its been 2 yrs and I hurt worse now than before. I have all kinds of pain..they said I have fibromyalgia from nerve damage..all I know is I hurt and cant go without meds. 15 pils a day not counting otc.
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If you are still on, I have the same. I'm trying to work and I am in tears by lunch time. I have a desk job, but I have to stand frequently and im in so much pain all I can do is ice and laydown til its time to come back to work. You think I would qualify??
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Monica Lynn147954, I had to have surgery on my neck C4-C7 with fusion and I had to go out on retirement disability with my job after being employed for 20 years as a Public Safety Dispatcher. At my hearing, the vocational expert stated that due to y job and my symptons I couldn't go back to my current job because if I had a spasm or cramp, i couldn't put citizens on hold to take a break. The judge stated that she felt that I could go back to work just not able to perform like I use too. It's all a stressful time.. I can't sit or stand for no more than 15 minutes without having to get up and walk around, I am constantly getting spasms, I started getting these tension headaches. Just keep trying and best of luck.
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Allsup is a wonderful organization that helps people deal with Social Security Disability applications. Super nice and very helpful. I have 2 double fusions (cervical and lumbar) as a result of DDD. Good luck to you.
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Hello my name is Bill I am a 54 year old male, I had c4c5 c5c6 ADR surgery on May 23 2019 because of loss of movement in left arm and lots of pain in the neck, this all started Easter Sunday 2019.
I am a cabinet maker and can not use my left arm cant lift over my head or curl just 2.5 pounds.
I am thinking I need to file for ssdi but not sure, all I have ever done is build cabinets.
I am a cabinet maker and can not use my left arm cant lift over my head or curl just 2.5 pounds.
I am thinking I need to file for ssdi but not sure, all I have ever done is build cabinets.
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Hi Julie... just had this procedure done a few weeks ago. Since yours has been at least a year ago, what are your feelings regarding your pain, recovery and return to work (if you have)? Rita / TX
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I'm going to be having C4-C& fusion sometime soon, My question is, are you able to turn your head to the left or right?
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