Hi everyone. I was hoping someone may be able to give me some insight into what is going on. It has been 5 months since my ACDF at C4-7. I was doing very well for the most part except for residual numbness in my thumb and index finger. About a week ago, I began getting tingling, burning and numbness in my entire right hand with pain behind my shoulder blade. It seems to be all of my fingers except for my pinky (though that sometimes feels numb). At times the tips of my fingers in my left hand feel numb as well in addition to intermittent tingling in my feet. I first attributed this to adding in light strength training and thought I over did it. I even saw my neurosurgeon this week and he agreed. He released me from his care after this appointment. However, I haven't exercised in 5 days and this seems to be getting worse.

Is it possible that I'm having a flare-up? Could it be my nerves healing? Or worse yet, should I be concerned that this is more serious? Once again, I'm feeling panicky.