I am sorry you are having a hard time after surgery. I had several injections that did help me both before and after my surgery. If the injection doesn't work the first time around, or has any symptoms you don't like, don't repete it. I hope the medicine your doctor gives you provides some relief. I had C3-7 corrected. It took about 4 months for me to feel somewhat normal again. I wish you all the best. ginnie