HI Pensive one;

I have not done them I had acdf in 2010 -no regrets.

As far as the ESI(epidural steroid injections) yes I have seen many family members and friends have much success. In fact right after my surgery I took one of my friends to my surgeon he had 2 very large herinations at c-5-6 --but he was not spinal cord compressed --my surgeon referred to have ESI done-- one shot worked its been way over 2years no pain!! But --it took 3days after the shot before he felt the relief. Now another family member had to do all three before it worked. IMHO --its worth it--it a quick procedure feels like bee sting its x-ray guided. It really might help reduce the inflamation causing the pain and allows the disc to heal. Wish you all the best!!