r/ACDR_CervicalSpine

I was prescribed Journvx, Celebrex, and Tylenol. I also was told to buy Boiron Arnica 30c which I did. I was told to take 2 Journvx the day of the surgery. Then every 12 hours. I might not take the Celebrex because I have stomach issues with NSAIDs. Has anyone used Journvx? Or the Arnica pellets? Wondered if people used ice sometimes. I know everyone’s different. I was told outpatient. Then I was told depending how it goes they could keep me overnight.

Any side sleepers here? What solutions do you have (pillows/support etc) to prevent neck pain, arm numbness?

Just had my c5/c6 disc replacement, and feeling much better. But sleeping is still pretty difficult. Waking up with more pain/stiffness than when going to sleep.

I am five months post op from C5-C7 ADR surgery. My recovery has been slow but steady, constantly improving until a few weeks ago, when I started having really significant new trap and neck pain that feels muscular, versus nerve-related.

Around that same time, I noticed that when I rotate to turn my head side to side or in a circle, I hear a subtle grinding-like sound. It is hard to describe this sound because I feel like I am hearing it from the inside, which I know sounds weird, but it doesn't sound like bones scraping together; rather, it's softer, almost fluid-like. It is subtle, but it now happens every time I move my neck.

I was due for my six-month post-op X-ray and exam next month, but I called to check in with my doctor's office about these new symptoms, and they have moved it up. That appointment is still a few weeks away, and I realized today I am feeling quite anxious about it now. Has anyone else experienced this symptom, and if so, did it go away or stick around? Was it a sign something was wrong? Thank you!

Have read many of your stories, thank you for sharing. Scared but know I have to do it. Some of you were able to walk around right away. Some of you had regret etc. Some are able to eat right away :-) Some said they had a sore throat for a while etc.(I will buy some smoothies and drinks). Mine will be outpatient. Think most of the patients do go home. They said I could stay in the hospital but I’m choosing to come home. I was sent many pages of instructions. Wish they had given while I was at the MD office in paper form. Read most of it slowly. I am pretty much alone. Trying to figure out rides now. Have to be in the hospital by 5:30 AM. Some of you mentioned ice? Someone had PT right away(that person was not in the US). I was not told PT. I was recently sent this cleanser. Thought I had to go buy at the store but the hospital sent it to me.(another thing they should tell you :-) I have to take Journvx that morning.(has anyone use that?). For after he is giving Journvx, Celebrex and Tylenol. Said to get Boiron Arnica 30 cc. Have seen that at Whole Foods so will get. Has anyone used that? The hospital texted me info about a zoom class. Related to surgery. Don’t think I can sit for 90 minutes in front of my computer but might try. Called the number from the text. Said she would send me a video regarding the same subject matter but I didn’t get it. Will call tomorrow. Did any of you do that? I fully trust the surgeon but I wish the office told me some of these things. Have read some of your comments about what kind of discs. Mine will be Pro Disc C. Of course everyone is different. Was told I can’t drive for 4 days. later did any if you use silicone things on your scar(know that’s the least of my worries! :-)

Hi everyone, just so you know I AM NOT asking for medical advice on this, just if anyone has done the following:

•travel internationally/overseas on a 10+ hour flight within 6 weeks post-op?
•travel on rail within your country within 2 weeks post-op?

I am coming up on my first ACDR on 1 June and am expected to travel these distances in these time frames. My neurosurgeon said that I’ll be fine, but I DO NOT want pain on a long haul flight or to be bumped into on a busy train.

I’ve had a lumbar fusion before so I have knowledge of that level of pain and limited mobility, so that’s the fear I’m having (I’ve heard cervical is nothing like lumbar though).

Anyone travelled that long and that soon and can attest? TIA:)