Pain Suddenly Much Worse 2.5 mo Post-Op PCDF C2-3 C3-4
Hi Folks.
I had my latest fusion - my fourth - on 02/26/26.
This time was PCDF c2-c3 and c3-c4 plus removal of spinal cord stimulator and leads .
I’ve had 2 ACDF and one other PCDF.
About a week ago, the left side of my neck has become almost intolerably painful, and it radiates down the left side: the affected areas are levetor scapulae, rhomboid major and trapezius.
The pain is pretty much 7-8, day and night.
I am taking methocarbomol, meloxicam, advil, oxy 5mg, ice, heat.
Trigger point cane.
Have been in gentle PT three times after this started - just soft tissue and very gentle stretching.
I sent a message to my neurosurgeon, going over the above, but I have always had that “impostor syndrome” thing and fear that I am being a whiner over something “normal”.
Still, I am in so much pain and don’t remember anything like this happening at this stage in my other three surgeries.
I’d appreciate any insight. This has me miserable and getting so depressed.
Thank you so much.