Cervical Fusion C3,C4,C5,C6

[rmoore007]

I was hurt  at work 10/28/05.  On 08/12/06 they fused C3,C4,C5, and C6.  I know it takes time  to heal but 13 months later and I have more pain now then before the surgery.  Workers Comp is now trying to get me to come up with a settlement amount.  First question, why so much pain still, sharp shooting pain from C2 down and neck and it doesn't take much to get the shooting pains.  Also sick to stomach now 24/7 and left arm goes numb about 2-3 times a week.  Second question, would you consider a settlement when your still having so much pain and how much.  I already told them I am not talking settlement until I know why still so much pain and that it's worse than before surgery.
I am 57 years old and was in great health until I was hurt at work.  After surgery they had me back at work in 2 months and I worked (light duty) until I was laid-off on 09/13/07, due to plant closing.  I live in Michigan if that helps at all.

[TomWho]

Federal disability they often reject the first filing but there are many appeals (about 4). the lawyers that specialize in this could be very worth it. Mine handled all the paperwork for a minimal fee.not one that advertizes on tv though.

[TomWho]

Good luck with the surgery. You need it more than I need mine as my symptions are not that bad yet.

[TomWho]

Some reduced motion up and down. Hopefully he will kill the pain.

[TomWho]

Bone spurs are the worst. Press on nerves. Sorry you have to go back for more. Good luck.

[TomWho]

I'm on year 13 of constant pain and in my case the surgeries worked.Somtimesthe surgery 'works' andsometimes it doesn't. It's just better than nothing.

[TomWho]

Pain meds stop working pretty quickly. There are a few meds developed for other purposes that sometimes help (Neurotin, Tramadol).