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Hang in there Kim, I feel your pain because I’m going through it as we speak. It’s only been 5 months since my surgery but I feel like the back of my neck is really rigid and painful and it’s like that 24-7. I started physical therapy but that doesn’t seem to fix the problem that I’m having. I’m gonna see if they can recommend acupuncture to see if that alleviates the pain but I’m at the point where I’m really giving up on treatment of any kind and I don’t want to have the doctor or doctors who did my surgery to even insist that I redo the surgery let alone have them do it.I’m just getting frustrated because I’m 62 and I feel no relief at all. Tired of taking pills and going to the doctor only to have him tell me that it takes about a year to heal 😢. But life goes on and I guess if I have to live the rest of life with this pain then so be it. Anyways thanks for all the videos they sure help me knowing that I’m not alone dealing with pain, I’m sorry that you’re going through this also, I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. Take care of yourself and may God Bless you always

Great video Kim. I had surgery 4 months ago c5-6-7 acdf. Lots of anxiety after & now have pains in the legs🤔👍

I am 11 days post 3-7 ACDF. The pain is worse every day. Wondering if this surgery was the right thing to do. I did loosen my collar 3 nights ago and woke up the wrong way, i am hoping that's not the problem. Scared to call the Dr and tell them that

Hi Kimmy xxx

Stay positive lady ❤

I had the clicking in my nose, i think it's the sinus.

From all the videos I've watched, it seems that after these surgeries have a common element. That is most issues come from the screws above and/or below the fusions. Since you cannot move the bones that were fused, the bones above and below are the ones that need to take the bodies movement and they now have more pressure put upon those. Seems right huh? I should be a doctor from all the videos I have watched, haha. The doctors have told me that when I get my surgery soon, they will need me to come in periodically to see if my bones above and/or below start to have issues. It's tough gettin old...

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Thanks Kim for your update. I've commented a couple times on your videos. I'm so sorry you are continuing having issues 😢 🙏😢🙏

God bless you!

Hi, my name is Tommy. What do you think about Disk replacement with a 1 vertebra fusion? That is what I'm looking at in 2 weeks from today.

Thank you for the update Kim. I’ve had the same procedure as you close to 2 years ago. Everything healed fine, but I struggle with muscular tension and discomfort. You are a beautiful lady and lovely soul. Please keep us updated - I wish you the best in finding resolution on this journey 🙏

Thanks for the videos, I've been following your videos for the last 2yrs , I've had a totall of 3 level , #3#4#5 cervical , so far the symptoms have worsen. I knw how you feel , so hang in their , keep pushing forward. Your awesome for sharing!!!

Hello Kim😊 I am currently 13 days post c4-c7 ACDF. I've seen some of your videos and I'd just like to say how appreciative I am that you've taken the time to share your story and describe your journey. I also can't help but notice how exactly similar our experience have been and considering we've both had the same procedure at the same levels I'm grateful you've updated your posts so far post surgery to give me some ideas of potential future expectations. Thanks for all you've done for the ACDF community and please keep up the great work😉

Thanks for the great video and sharing. I didn't have acdf surgery but did have 2 anterior pro disc's c5-c7. Immediately when I came out of surgery I had extreme shoulder and arm pain that went down arms into both hands. 3 months later I had nerve transposition and carpal tunnel surgery in left arm and hand. Still have a lot of pain in both hands and difficulty with grip etc..they are recommending more arm and neck surgery and I am nervous to have anyone else operate on me. I have a lot of the same symptoms you have with sciatica down both legs and into feet which burn and get extremely cold. Also have it in my hands. I get lot of headaches and other similar issues that you are describing. I have also had 3 major thoracic fusions over the last 20yrs. Seems like once they operate on you it definitely creates a domino effect. I feel that Gabapentin and a lot of hot showers, changing my positions frequently and massage are about all that help me. Hang in there. It's hard to stay positive dealing with constant pain.

Hello, I am from Iraq. I underwent the method three weeks ago. C5. -C7 When I go to sleep, I suffer from pain in the back of the neck. The doctor told me that this pain is temporary.

I had EGD 5 months after C3-4-5 fusion last summer. Didn't really help my swallowing. 66y/o gal here. 1st fusion in '94 C6-7...still have neuropathy in feet & left leg, numb too from '23's pre surgery. Good luck too all!❤

Sorry to hear you're still having problems. I hear laminectomies can be very difficult. Hope you can get some consults that give you other options! I know it must make life difficult. I'd love to hear more from you and others' experiences just living with chronic pain & neurological issues at this stage in life, how you get by with a positive attitude, stay social, active, etc. In the last two years it feels like I've aged another 30 years

I know exactly what you’re saying……in addition to having to concentrate and purposefully swallow, I feel like I have trachea pain. I feel like I have lumps in there too. I go to PT once a week for two hours and get cupping on my painful scar/scar tissue and I have to strengthen my deep muscles on the sides. Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤

I just had LADR on two levels 6 weeks ago and that is saving my life

Check it out! It’s an exercising methodology focused on correcting disfunctions and rehabilitating posture and fascia connections. Quick Google Search and you will be mind blown

Have you tried Functional Patterns ?

Hey Kim! So good to see your face and hear your voice for updates. The bias and stigma is ridic.. for real for real! Did you move to west coast? This new cervical laser surgery at Deuk Spine is sooooo frowned upon by the Frankenstein surgery ACDF’ers. My insurance is fighting me on going down to FL for this procedure. Stay in touch 😊

Glad to hear from you! Regarding the people who comment that ADR (disk replacement) is possible - the FDA, and thus insurers in the USA, currently will not cover more than 2 adjacent levels of ADR. So, no, it wasn't an option unless paying in cash : (

I know how you feel!! I'm having the same issue with the siactica on both legs from my cervical spine with serve central canal stenosis in the c3-c5. I'm waiting for c3-c5 laminoplasty to decompression my spinal cord. Don't listen to other's beaide the physician because they will make your stress worst. I know how you feel for real I'm going through it now and it is progression rapidly!!! Stay strong and just to let you know you are not alone in this!!!

Thanks for the update! Always look forward to seeing how you are doing! Always keep that wonderful beautiful smile and stay upbeat! Life is a test! You are a winner! 🤗

Hi Kim, I was scheduled for a ACDF in August but after looking at the results of a EMG, in addition to the MRI. I cancelled the surgery. I have big time foraminal stenosis but the symptoms just didn't match up. Supposedly my issue is neuropathy but my B6 blood levels were off the chart and that can cause a lot of the same symptoms. Anyway, hang in there kiddo, glad to hear from you. Check for B6 toxicity!

I'm here for the algorithm ❤

I have had 3 separate disc replacement and fusion on C5-6, C4-5, C3-4..over the last 4 years.. it's been a nightmare.particlarly with the pain, headaches and lack of sleep...on the road to recovery now again but terrified if another one goes...hope your keeping well.x.

You look good too

Hi Kim. My name is Tim😊 I just had a C4-C7 ACDF surgery a week ago today. I thought while I'm in recovery I'd check some videos and as I've been watching yours I can absolutely relate to all the feelings/sensations you've been struggling with and I can also definitely relate in regards to your experiences with multiple surgeons either wiping their hands of me and claiming it's more complex than they're comfortable doing. I've also had a world renowned surgeon the his field agree to perform the operation but only fusing half the levels in dire need of immediate attention also. I was somewhat aware of what I was going into since in 2007 I'd already had a foremenotomy at my C5-C6 level and was guaranteed that this would be in my future if I were to continue working in the trade I'm in (Union Pipefitter/Welder) and here I am😉 I know how intolerable the steady nagging pains can be and until anyone else you know happens to be unfortunate enough to feel for themselves they'll never truly understand how miserable and torturous it really is to live with if we'd even call it living to begin with. I'm really glad to have come across your videos and just watching the few I've seen it's just comforting to know your not alone in your struggles, fears, and frustrations that come along with it. Anyways, I really hope you're continuing to press forward with finding some resolution to keeping your pain managed. And if there's anything I can help you with or any questions I can answer I'd be more than happy to help😊

Damn you are goofy! Just get to the point!

I will have to done soon scare like a cat 43 year old don't know what how to handle that

I’m 3 months out and I feel like I herniated another disc and something is poking into my throat. This has been so tough. I had the laminectomy 3 years ago, and did better with recovery then. Thanks for sharing your story. Sanity is compromised for sure with all the doctor appointments and suffering from pain. I just ran out of oxy and they won’t refill. It was the only thing that helped.

I have this same issue the pain in the back of my head and the forehead fells like my head is being smashed against a concrete wall and doesn’t go away and I have like pulsing in my neck and knot idk what it is I fell like this slipped disc is messing with my head I try and do so thing and it like my brain like no you can’t if that makes since I’m only 24 😭 but I haven’t had the surgery just yet I also get that cold ness I’ll wake up and my how arms and hand be ice cold to the touch and sometimes my feet also it scars me I deal with a lot of like fatigue and cold chills all the time and my neck feels very flimsy

I’m only 24 and I need this surgery and I’m terrified to have it done I’m so scared I’ve let it go 2 years and now it’s getting worse I have Chronic neck pain don’t stop pressure in the back of my head headache dizzy and off balance I have numbness down arms and I have a 4 out 5 weakness in my arms now and legs also go numb he said I have a slipped disc in my neck c6-7 I have myelopathy and spinal stenosis at c3-4 and aurthrites 😭 any tips I’m scared I have a 4 year old and I’m scared of dying of going parlized it’s making me so depressed I’m terrified

Thanks for posting this. I hope that you are able to find an expert surgeon and can get some relief! Knowing what you know now, if you could go back in time would you have opted for disc replacement instead of ACDF?

I’m also having server stenosis on c2-c4 and c4-c5 mylomalacia. But I have no issues . Do I need to go to a surgery now or can I Waite???. If anyone knows, please help me 🙏

C4-6 fusion 11 years ago. Everything was good up until about a month ago when I had sudden onset of bilateral arm burning, tingling and numbness. My chiropractor is sending me to see a neurosurgeon since the MRI indicated adjacent disk disorder in my C6/7. Sucks!!

I appreciate you sharing, it's helpful. I watch the videos and the 'years later' ones are as mixed as fresh ones. And yet I'm proceeding. All the best, your sharing does matter and it sounds like I'm not the only one rooting for you!

Oh……..and the scalene and front muscle pains are off the charts. The muscles in front near my scar never relax or settle down, always on fire. They wrap around my shoulder area and back to my shoulder blade. I’m sorry for your pain too sweetie.

I hadACDF c4-6 in Dec 2020. I instantly had issues swallowing, numb jawline and pain in front of my neck when it used to just be in the back. I was told it would help to remove bone spurs, but I still have stenosis and a post surgical scan shows a disc bulge that should’ve been removed. I am getting worse arm’nerve pain now. I started physical therapy and love it……cupping, dry needling and massage are life savers. It’s sad to be in pain, but I try not to get discouraged. I broke my back while active duty military and had L4-5/S1 fused. That surgery worked, but because I still had pain…..I had to get a SCS. I just got Botox for the first time for my neck pain and constant headache/migraines. I know how you feel.

Had same surgery and having same hand issues and cervical headache 2 years later

Praying you’ll get better

Looking amazing

My neurologist said I can’t bend side to side & back & fourth for 3 months, oh my, your looking great

Appreciate the info, my surgery is in 2 weeks

I feel the same way, I love helping others but to receive it i usually say no it ok🤣 but with this upcoming surgery I’ll surly need it🙏🏽