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anterior cervical discetomy surgery

can I put on ice my neck to bring down swelling following anterior cervical discetomy surgery
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Yes Yes Yes.  
It would be very helpful.   Wrap a gel pack in a pillowcase (just the right thickness for comfort).  You'll get better faster
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Is this from the incision or just your neck in general? How long ago did you have the surgery?
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