Pain and swelling post ACDF

Gecarpenter1

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Joined : May 2013

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Posted 6/15/2013 5:18 AM (GMT 0)

6 wk post op. still having neck and clavicle pain. Will take 2 more weeks off work and hope to be much better by then. The dr does not want me to have physical therapy yet, he says this may irritate and increase the pain and swelling. Any ideas about what to do to feel better? Using ice and taking pain meds and muscle relaxants.

nvrthesame98

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Posted 6/15/2013 9:17 AM (GMT 0)

Hey G healing can be a slow and tedious process and you do not want to rush it.

Looks like your doing all the right things but how about adding an anti-inflammatory?? Ibuprofen, aleve even might help. It sure helps get it calmed down and bring the swelling under control.

Hang in there and be practice patience and hopefully the payoff will be great.

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