From personal experience get a CT to show what is really going on. My x-rays showed everything was great,doc said everything was great. But it wasn't and the pain was really worse after the surgery and now for months. I have been on all sorts of pain meds. I I have new doctor and he found I have a screw into the muscle, near a vein.
thank you so much for your encouragement.. it really helps to know their are others that have been their done that type of a situation...thanks again..
This can take up to a year for complete fusion to feel better. Don't get discouraged! When the doctors say it's OK do P.T. and look into a cold laser, they are great for inflammation, mayofacial release is good also. 6 weeks post op is way to early for discouragement, keep good thoughts in your head, it really helps. Been there!!!!