4 level cervical fusion pain management before surgery

brightsilence

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Joined : Dec 2022

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Posted 2/12/2023 2:52 AM (GMT 0)

I am going to have 4 level cervical fusion surgery in June. The pain in my neck has gotten worse and worse, and sleeping is becoming very uncomfortable. How do I manage the pain for the next 5 months? Anyone have some suggestions?

Thank you

straydog

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Posted 2/12/2023 2:42 PM (GMT 0)

I am guessing that you are not on any pain medication? If you do not have any pain medication, ask to be referred to a pain mgt dr. I use Tylenol Sleep Time on occasion, melatonin & some take benadryl. It's bad enough being in pain, but loss of sleep makes it worse.

Take care.

oceanfisher58

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Joined : Aug 2017

Posts : 399

Posted 2/20/2023 4:52 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Bright,
Having a four level ACDF is quite a surgery. I had C5-C7 done years ago and now need C3-C5 done now according to my surgeon. I know all about sleepless nights and pain. I was in pain management for a few years before deciding on fusion surgery. Forget about primary care or really anyone else giving you pain meds because of the opiate crisis. Your best bet is pain management and they will try only give meds as a last resort. Sorry if this sounds harsh but its the reality we now live in.

Good luck moving forward.

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