Had an ACDF at c6/7 in 2006, with excellent results, complete pain relief.
Had another ACDF at c5/6 in March 2010, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. My herniation from the c5/6 was on the left. The pain on the left side of my neck and into my left arm is gone, however I have severe pain in between my shoulder blades and into my right arm. The right side of my neck is extremely painful. I had on epidural injection with minimal relief. I have taken Lyrica with terrible side effects, severe diarrhea. My Pain Mang. Doc told me he will not give me anymore epidurals since the first one did not provide much relief. I asked about a rhizotomy(burning of the nerves) the doc advised again I was not a candidate. I have been taking norco 5 mg now for 7 months, which provides the best relief. I started taking neuroton about a week ago, but have not noticed much change. The neuroton is making me very dizzy and foggy. Any other suggestions, I am desperate. My Pain Mang. Doc told me I am running out of options for Treatment.