Yes, I had that pain too. Got so bad I couldn't hold a toothbrush. I have had two fusions, C6-7, then C3-7 the second time around. The C6-7 didn't support the ones above it, called the domino effect. That is one of the reasons to go for another opinion too. If you do have surgery to correct, the vertebra above and below need to be strong enough to support the bracket and screws. My surgery did turn out good all in all. It was very hard to go through however, as I did reverse the curve of my neck. Healing was slow and painful.
It was worth what I went through to have little pain now. What ever you decide to do, make sure you have great communication with your doctor. I sure hope that you can find the right resolution to make your life better. ginnie