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neck surgery c5/6/7 cadavor bone with fusion
Is it normal to have this burning at the graft site and pain into the right shoulder area 8 weeks after the surgery. The doctor has advised I don't need to return for 6 months, but I can't do any walking or excersie, lifting, cooking, anything with causing this pain to become severe. I have to rest in a recliner to calm it down by supporting my head/neck.
First, I must say Jenz...U might go through a period to where u feel like u can't make it, but u must push on..it does get better. It can be a slow process 4 some and I am one of those, but I feel that I have good days sometimes, then I deal with the bad ones too. I sure hope ur better by now, at least some. I hate to hear of anyone suffering and I know what that is, 4 sure. There are still times, not as bad as they were, but still having some issues with headaches(more like off/on headache, if u can call it that) My headaches should be called something else I think, they hit hard and stay for a few seconds to minutes now, then go completely away then hit again. Strange! I hope that u will Please post, to let us know how ur doing...k? I will keep u in my prayers.
How ru sweetreflections? I hope also well still.:)) It sounds like u might have had an excellent doc, who really worked hard to make sure u didn't suffer. THat is great to have someone care of the outcome so much. If only the whole world would think of others and put themselves into our shoes.:)) I pray that u continue to keep feeling great. Just be careful when it comes to hurting urself, in any way. I feel from a hammock..only a foot off the ground and I donno, if that was it, but I sure have been through it, girl. We don't want anything to mess up ur wellness, now..so, u watch and be careful..k?:))
Take care and God Bless the both of u guys always.:))<3 Karen,who is still fighting this mess..BUT, The Lord does watch over us all and knows what is best 4 us..If we would just let Him do what He does best..Watch over us.:))) skeet65.blogspot <3
How ru sweetreflections? I hope also well still.:)) It sounds like u might have had an excellent doc, who really worked hard to make sure u didn't suffer. THat is great to have someone care of the outcome so much. If only the whole world would think of others and put themselves into our shoes.:)) I pray that u continue to keep feeling great. Just be careful when it comes to hurting urself, in any way. I feel from a hammock..only a foot off the ground and I donno, if that was it, but I sure have been through it, girl. We don't want anything to mess up ur wellness, now..so, u watch and be careful..k?:))
Take care and God Bless the both of u guys always.:))<3 Karen,who is still fighting this mess..BUT, The Lord does watch over us all and knows what is best 4 us..If we would just let Him do what He does best..Watch over us.:))) skeet65.blogspot <3
i had a c5,c6,c7 neck fusion on 6th dec 2010 n since march ive had severe pain from right shoulder up neck in2 my head ive also tried different pillows which didnt work i cant find a comfortable position in bed its a nightmare,i also feel ive no support 4 my neck n the pain is red hot stinging pain.ive been sick with the pain and end up crying with it.the only gud thing 2 come out of the op was the pain.numbness n pins n needles have gone but im left with this severe pain.
I had an ACDF Anterior multi-level skip procedure. Neurosurgeon replaced c, 3, c4 with cadaver bone and titainum plates then he skipped C4, C5, and removed discs C5, C6 and proceeded with the same procedure. It has been 8 weeks an 3 days. I am back to work I have loss some up and down motion (20%) in my neck but its okay. I had numbness in both hands before surgery. Now I have some feeling in both hands they are slowly coming back.to normal. I uswn to walk with a limp before surgery and I had a spastic gait. Now I can walk for long periods of time and my legs are very strong . I feel good most days! I try to rely on tylenol arthritis pills and I take valium for spasms. My scar is healing beautiifully and it is barely noticeable after 8 weeks- remarkable! My concern is that I keep reading blogs that people who had this type of surgery generally undergoe another surgery again years later (ie: bones do not fuse, or screws come undone etc). I am looking forward to a long healthy life full of stamina- but I will know the full extent of my bone fusion in about a year. I must say I had a God Ordained Surgeon who prays. On rainy days I do experience muscle stiffness in my neck and shoulder blades that is when I take my vicodin.
I also went to a healing conference 3.5 weeks after Surgery and was slain in the spirit. So, I know I am healed! God used this Surgeon to do the planting, but He is doing all the watering and full healing of my bones. Praise God!
I also went to a healing conference 3.5 weeks after Surgery and was slain in the spirit. So, I know I am healed! God used this Surgeon to do the planting, but He is doing all the watering and full healing of my bones. Praise God!
Where has everyone gone to,
I know they have probably made new post, but this one is listed on a search engine and I won't let it go because there is someone out there who is suffering just life we are and needs us and I want them to know that we are still here and this is an excellent place to vent what has been happening to you.
I have learned a lot since I first posted here. I am still suffering and as a matter of fact things couldn't be any worse for me at this time. I am so afraid. I found out yesterday after my NL called me. Yes, when do they call u.
He told me that an elevated Sedimentation rate. I didn't know what that was. I had blood drawn when I was there last wk. and it came up that my red blood cells are showing to be heavier and that means I have "Inflamation in my body" and that is a scary thing. He wants me to have additional blood work, but since I live in such a small town, I figure it would be best if I went back to him(2 hrs. away from him).Hard, but I have to do something because I am losing my arms and my legs. I am.I was told I would, but I prayed it wouldn't be true. It just happened and I have to deal w/it. I have always been strong willed and now have to really put it to good use. The reason for the sedimentation being elevated was becasuse of LYRICA...so please don't take this medication. IT is very dangerous. Neurontin, I believe is safer. I am taking that. I just hope that it isn't too late and the Lyrica hasn't done too much damage to my system.
I am going to check on the other posts. Look at the bottom of all the post and It probably will be me. It looks that way I know life is unfair sometimes,,,,,,,I personally know @ suffering and I have had my share and all I want as I have said so many times b4 is just to get to the bottom of it...to pinpoint it.
I feel in my heart that this is it. This is the problem. So many docs want to shrug it off and make it out to be Fibro or DDD or Spinal Stenosis. In which, I might have those things too ...now, but I didn't have them b4 my surgery. THAT is the point. ALL I had was a ruptured putrusion and was going in to get a disckectomy and for it to fuse, but I have a failed fusion. I believe that will everything in my being and even have @ 3 docs now to stand behind me, but it is too late for Medical Malpractice and that is just not right. I believe that it should be extended bc they tell us we have to wait a yr for fusion, well that puts them in the clear...in TN anyway. That is so wrong.
We have to do with what we have to work with. We are all still soooo blessed. Count those blessings...u know u have them. We have THE LORD. HE is always there to comfort us and that means more to me than anything. I think in a way that is why it happens to the good people that he just wants to put on the right road back to the way to heaven. They just lose their way and need a little chastisement and it may be in our eyes...a lot of chastisement, but it worked 4 me. I will never leave HIS side. I will always be a Christian and always be HIS.
You guys take care and don't give up. AS a matter of fact I am still trying to seek help to get mine repaired in some ways. Just pray @ it and HE'LL send u to the right one to get help. I believe my doc is on the right track and I will get there. I just told him the facts and let him take it from there. He is thorough and I will get better I just know it...someday. I will be patient until then. U too ...K...GOD BLESS ALL
DON'T FORGET TO PRAY AND READ THAT GOOD BOOK!!!
I know they have probably made new post, but this one is listed on a search engine and I won't let it go because there is someone out there who is suffering just life we are and needs us and I want them to know that we are still here and this is an excellent place to vent what has been happening to you.
I have learned a lot since I first posted here. I am still suffering and as a matter of fact things couldn't be any worse for me at this time. I am so afraid. I found out yesterday after my NL called me. Yes, when do they call u.
He told me that an elevated Sedimentation rate. I didn't know what that was. I had blood drawn when I was there last wk. and it came up that my red blood cells are showing to be heavier and that means I have "Inflamation in my body" and that is a scary thing. He wants me to have additional blood work, but since I live in such a small town, I figure it would be best if I went back to him(2 hrs. away from him).Hard, but I have to do something because I am losing my arms and my legs. I am.I was told I would, but I prayed it wouldn't be true. It just happened and I have to deal w/it. I have always been strong willed and now have to really put it to good use. The reason for the sedimentation being elevated was becasuse of LYRICA...so please don't take this medication. IT is very dangerous. Neurontin, I believe is safer. I am taking that. I just hope that it isn't too late and the Lyrica hasn't done too much damage to my system.
I am going to check on the other posts. Look at the bottom of all the post and It probably will be me. It looks that way I know life is unfair sometimes,,,,,,,I personally know @ suffering and I have had my share and all I want as I have said so many times b4 is just to get to the bottom of it...to pinpoint it.
I feel in my heart that this is it. This is the problem. So many docs want to shrug it off and make it out to be Fibro or DDD or Spinal Stenosis. In which, I might have those things too ...now, but I didn't have them b4 my surgery. THAT is the point. ALL I had was a ruptured putrusion and was going in to get a disckectomy and for it to fuse, but I have a failed fusion. I believe that will everything in my being and even have @ 3 docs now to stand behind me, but it is too late for Medical Malpractice and that is just not right. I believe that it should be extended bc they tell us we have to wait a yr for fusion, well that puts them in the clear...in TN anyway. That is so wrong.
We have to do with what we have to work with. We are all still soooo blessed. Count those blessings...u know u have them. We have THE LORD. HE is always there to comfort us and that means more to me than anything. I think in a way that is why it happens to the good people that he just wants to put on the right road back to the way to heaven. They just lose their way and need a little chastisement and it may be in our eyes...a lot of chastisement, but it worked 4 me. I will never leave HIS side. I will always be a Christian and always be HIS.
You guys take care and don't give up. AS a matter of fact I am still trying to seek help to get mine repaired in some ways. Just pray @ it and HE'LL send u to the right one to get help. I believe my doc is on the right track and I will get there. I just told him the facts and let him take it from there. He is thorough and I will get better I just know it...someday. I will be patient until then. U too ...K...GOD BLESS ALL
DON'T FORGET TO PRAY AND READ THAT GOOD BOOK!!!
I am back to update that after I had an Ultrasound of my Kidneys they didn't find any Hydronephrosis..they didn't say what it was though. I am really worried now. I have something going on since I can't keep my skin from burning...swelling everywhere. I hope I am not going to die or something. I am going in to see an Internist Friday,so maybe he'll tell me something. I am sure he'll do some more bloodwork and that it fine. I want him to run any and every test that he needs so he can get some kind of idea of what is going on w/me. I know I am still getting or shall I say waiting on my PCP to set up an appointment with a good NS. I called to get the referral started, but I pray that they do it ASAP since I feel something seriously wrong. I feel it could be a failed fusion that has caused more probs in there and wouldn't doubt it if the disc above and below are messed up too by now. Probably blown. I am so worried why my body is burning so badly. I don't understand. I itch everywhere too. I wonder now if I haven't developed an allergic reaction to my patch(Fentanyl) in which I would love not to have to wear it, but what are my alternatives now. I would love some input if anyone knows of a good way of covering round the clock pain. I agree that it has been a GOD SEND to have gotten me this far to manage my pain and am greatful, but now am willing to try something else. I love my hot baths and would love to enjoy a hot tub for a change for my aching muscles, but impossible with the patch. I have a question for u guys and I really need an answer on this one tooo...I am trying to quit smoking(cig.) and am scared to put on a Nicotine patch while I am wearing a Fentanyl one at the same time. PLease can someone help me with these questions. I would appreciate it soooo much. I do send prayers to those in pain and agony and can relate with u...can u send one my way too if u would..Thank You and take care ....always...GOD BLESS... Karen
http://skeetelmore65.blogspot.com please send a comment on my blog...it needs people to view and make comments...I know it is my first and they have made it impossible for me to sign in, but I have been using the comments myself and at least my son who I don't get to see anymore might read them...I pray he does...:)
Things DX with: ACD & F Spinal Disckectomy(C5-C6),Cervical,Lumbar,Hip/Joint DDD, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylosis, Fibromyalgia,Cervicalgia(whatever that one is),Nerve damage...CHRONIC PAIN>..oh..there's more, but that's enoough
http://skeetelmore65.blogspot.com please send a comment on my blog...it needs people to view and make comments...I know it is my first and they have made it impossible for me to sign in, but I have been using the comments myself and at least my son who I don't get to see anymore might read them...I pray he does...:)
Things DX with: ACD & F Spinal Disckectomy(C5-C6),Cervical,Lumbar,Hip/Joint DDD, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylosis, Fibromyalgia,Cervicalgia(whatever that one is),Nerve damage...CHRONIC PAIN>..oh..there's more, but that's enoough
Really this is to all and I will try not to ramble so much,
Dove7, I feel ur pain. It seems like u and I are so much a like in so many ways. The turning of the head and I am also worried @ the donor bone. I had it too and they didn't even tell me @ it. I found out that I had one put in w/out my knowledge..that is wrong. Why didn't they take it out of my hip? Like they do people that seem to do well or better with their surgery. I just know I am so tired of meds and pain, not being able to do squat w/all the people u love. I have to sit at home while my boy is having ballgames and just being able to go shopping or as little as picking up a piece of paper off the floor. URRGGHHH!!!! It just frustrates me. What are we going to do @ these bone donor things? I know I am going...hopefully..don't want to count my chickens..to one of the best docs in state(AR)...I pray. I bet he'll tell me what is up. I just got a call from one of my past docs that is a friend and he told me that I needed to have my plates removed because the doc placed a screw right on top of a nerve and I am having so many probs...my legs hurt so bad and my feet..and guess what I just got dx with Hydronephrosis(KIDNEY)...I am really scared now...I am blowed up like a pregnant woman...my stomach is so swelled..it is scaring me bc sometimes I can't breath good. What are we going to do?
Rustybrown, girl, I can't believe that u have 7 screws..and I read where another girl has 9...I only have 2 and that is scaring me bc..I feel mine has moved and is not stable...well, I pray that the doc I am going to see(hopefully)...will fix me...I will pray for u guys...keep the faith and always keep hope bc GOD is the Great Physician..He will help us keep on going....Take care and always...GOD BLESS...Karen
Dove7, I feel ur pain. It seems like u and I are so much a like in so many ways. The turning of the head and I am also worried @ the donor bone. I had it too and they didn't even tell me @ it. I found out that I had one put in w/out my knowledge..that is wrong. Why didn't they take it out of my hip? Like they do people that seem to do well or better with their surgery. I just know I am so tired of meds and pain, not being able to do squat w/all the people u love. I have to sit at home while my boy is having ballgames and just being able to go shopping or as little as picking up a piece of paper off the floor. URRGGHHH!!!! It just frustrates me. What are we going to do @ these bone donor things? I know I am going...hopefully..don't want to count my chickens..to one of the best docs in state(AR)...I pray. I bet he'll tell me what is up. I just got a call from one of my past docs that is a friend and he told me that I needed to have my plates removed because the doc placed a screw right on top of a nerve and I am having so many probs...my legs hurt so bad and my feet..and guess what I just got dx with Hydronephrosis(KIDNEY)...I am really scared now...I am blowed up like a pregnant woman...my stomach is so swelled..it is scaring me bc sometimes I can't breath good. What are we going to do?
Rustybrown, girl, I can't believe that u have 7 screws..and I read where another girl has 9...I only have 2 and that is scaring me bc..I feel mine has moved and is not stable...well, I pray that the doc I am going to see(hopefully)...will fix me...I will pray for u guys...keep the faith and always keep hope bc GOD is the Great Physician..He will help us keep on going....Take care and always...GOD BLESS...Karen
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