I had ACDF surgery on Friday, 9-2, on C4-C7 with allografts and plate and 15 screws. The surgery was required due to myelopathy symptoms and MRI. I had lumbar spinal stenosis diagnosed 7 years ago, no surgery. I took Celebrex and used traction as needed. Last year I started falling. I would trip on some little thing and fall to the ground. I told my physician and she ordered PT. Therapist did not think I was improving so sent me back to Dr. Had another lumbar MRI that showed compression on my spine. I was referred to a Neurosurgeon 2 days later. He said the falling had a cervical cause. Ordered a cervical MRI that day which also showed spinal compression. Had gait eval and walker was Rx'd.
On Percocet and Flexoril upon hospital discharge after a 2 night stay. Also hard Miami J collar 24/7. Called Neuro and requested more Percocet for second week of recovery and was treated like a drug addict. Was told by Neuro that if I took Percocet every for hours fo 2 eeks, I'd be addicted. Was given enough for my second week of recovery if I take only every 6 hours. Is this usual?

Welcome to NT!
You've found a wonderful place for support and understanding.
You'll find many caring people here. I'm sorry for the frustrations you are faced with.

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Regarding the percocet - most doctors are leary of prescribing opioids unless circumstances warrant it or you are a regular patient. I know this is frustrating . They probably didn't perceive you as a drug addict, rather they may have been covering their back since the DEA regulations have really cracked down and every Dr is held accountable.

I'm glad you found this forum and I hope to see you around

Caring,
Rae

LiveLaughLove ,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Thank you for the nice welcome!

welcome,

this is such a broad subject, i share your pain, (acdf 5/6-6/7 1st surgery failed to fuse after 1 year 3-11-10 plate screws donor bone on meds then after a 2 day stay maintained meds slowly decreasing the strength but still am on meds. 2nd surgery 4-15-11 more donor bone and a cage in addition with plate, entered via back of neck). there are few other findings that cause me to endure pain but none the least it is valid and unbearable on certain days. although i see several doctors for different reasons. no one i would hope, goal is to be an addict when in physical pain. i say this being a recovering alcoholic for 19 years, a day at a time. i keep nothing from my doctors. on one hand i could understand the concern, addiction comes in many forms but certainly does NOT discriminate. never abuse your meds .take as prescribed and question your doctor what are the alternatives he has to offer. i believe no one should suffer physical pain. don't give up, don't give in, what works for one may not for others. i hope you find comfort and the support you need here at "NeuroTalk" it has helped me see many suffer with pain including depression as it has happened to myself. a wild free horse now tamed. my 4 children still see me as SUPERMOM.
i wish you comfort and a positive healing process with what ever it takes to give you relief. do you see a pain specialist?
i am mostly on spinal disorder. but i must say many subtitles such as Peripheral Neuropathy that is the newest finding lol i'm sick of it all, but it is what it is, reality. my sister 2 years younger than myself just had lower back surgery, microscopic she is in so much pain she also has a plate in her left hand. idiopathic, so they told her, i'm convinced some genetic passing down my family line has effected her and myself. i am unable to go back to work and feel life is coming to an end as i know it. i have no choice but to move forward and stop looking back. stay strong and always have an advocate with you.
sending you a supermom