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Old 09-16-2010, 12:10 PM #21
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on 4/6/2010 i had ACDF on C4/C5 & C5/C6. I did great for about 8 weeks then I began having pain in my left shoulder. Prior to the surgery it was my right arm that was affected. The pain has gotten progressively worse. In August I had a cortisone shot. I felt great for 3 days then the pain was back. I am now having a pins and needles feeling in both of my shoulders. I cant lift anything above my chest without feeling a burning pain in my neck and left shoulder. Now i am feeling a pinching in my neck anytime I move.
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:11 PM #22
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I'm new to this - my father broke his neck- C1 and C2 - and the n/surgeon promotes the odontoid screw procedure. is this the ACDF everyone is talking about? Now he is in rehab with a cervical collar, sitting in a wheelchair though he can walk, and with alarms on his chair and bed so he won't do anything without assistance. We are waiting to get in to see the n.surgeon and get a 2nd opinion, but now we are information gathering. As I read through this thread, I see alot of folks are not happy with the surgery?
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i am having pain in my neck thru my right shoulder down my arm and tingling in little and ring finger. and around my right elbow and the bone is very painful. all this 4 months after cervical fusion
I also had acdf six months ago, still have pain in the arm, it is better than before the acdf, however it still is painful no matter what I do.
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Johnchez,
I had my ACDF surgery in September 2009 as a result of a car accident. The severe neck pain, lack of mobility, cracking and grinding, horrid headaches, great difficulty sleeping, etc. has been the story of my life since. I have not been diagnosed with ulnar nerve problems yet despite very similar symptoms as you describe. Was this picked up in EMG/NCV studies as mine were relatively ok so far?
My wife could commiserate with yours with the chores as activity drives the pain, burning, and numbness through the roof. You've been dealing with this a lot longer than I have, and I am starting to feel as if this has been endless.
Pain Management options are running out. The Neurosurgeon is throwing in the towel and trying to push me off to an acupuncturist. Do you have any advice?

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I had an ACDF in June of 2007 and a right ulnar nerve decompression in July of 2009. The following problems still exist:

Severe neck pain, stiffness, very limited mobility, cracking and grinding when my neck is moved.
Horrid headaches on a weekly basis.
Right elbow is still very sore from surgery...I am 10 months post-op.
Both hands (4th and 5th digits) are numb and have a tingling sensation.
My right shoulder is very sore since the June 2007 surgery.
Both wrists are always painful and I cannot pick up any items that have little bit of weight to them.
Cannot sleep much and have difficulty doing any everyday chores. Workman's Compensation insurance company has declined any additional medical evaluations/treatments since my second surgery of July 2009. In a severe amount of pain and need medical assistance ASAP!
Dr. stated that I need an MRI for my right shoulder due to injury yet the requests are constantly denied. Have an entrapped ulnar nerve in my left elbow (right elbow surgery for ulnar nerve performed July 2009) and the insurance company does not want to hear about it. Cannot take much more of this constant pain! I am 44 years old and a father of 6 year old twin boys. My poor wife has been doing everything as I complain about my pain. It is not a good feeling to not be able to do the simplest of chores. Feel as if I have been shuffled about and forgotten. I am really nervous about my future....lost a great job due to my 1st injury during my 25 years of being employed. So frustrated....
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