I am experiencing trouble swallowing, severe neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches and pain between shoulder blades. Due to see my Surgeon at RNOH Stanmore, Middlesex, England on 7th May 2010. Have had injections done through side of my neck but if anything pain level has risen! What should I ask him for in the way of treatment. I have also had extensive physiotherapy which also worsened pain.
1. Does he/she think you need surgery?
2. Does he/she think you will benefit from surgery?
3. What type of procedure is he/she recommending?
4. How many of these specific procedures has he/she done?
5. How many levels need to be done?
6. How long will your hospital stay be?
7. How long does it typical take to recover from this procedure?
8. What are the success rates for this procedure?
9. How many of your symptoms does he/she think this procedure will resolve, because you understand that these surgeries are not particularly effective on specific types of pain such as pain between the shoulder blades?
Let me know what they recommend and what you decide.
Take Care