[Dclegern]

First I had the chronic neck pains, then a numb index finger, then a little weaker here and there, and then the c6-c7 just blew out.
Insane pain put me in the ER, I then went to every doctor I could think of trying not to have surgery. But as atrophy immediately hit my right pectoral and right triceps, I had a discectomy/fusion 1st of July.
I was back to work pretty quick, part time within a month, and back full time at 2 months, mainly because It's just the way I am.
But I'm still in a lot of pain that tends to migrate above and below the site, shoulders and mid back.
Atrophy has not remedied at all, but I seem to be getting a little strength back.
But just can't get back into any of my previous life tendencies, and getting quite irritated that things will stay just as they are.

If anyone else has had the same surgery, I'd love to rap a bit.
Thanks

[Darlene]

Dclegern,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Check into the following forum, there a good number of friends to help you out.

Chronic Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Lottie]

Hi and welcome! I had this surgery in 2001, followed by lots of physical therapy and it still took me many months to be better. How much physical therapy have you done?