AngMichelle, thanks so much! I can't even imagine this burning of mine being to the degree that yours is! Before my ACDF surgery, my entire left arm felt as if it was being crushed in a vice, but to...
Hi, mckaren! I'm not taking anything for post-surgery pain other than the Lortab surgeon prescribed last Friday, but this burning sensation is more painful than the surgery wound. Every few minutes,...
Hi, rocckyd. The hand surgeon hasn't updated my chart (that I can log in and read online) so I'm not sure what kind of bone growth this is, but he did mention something called "bony exostosis". He...
I'm having to type this with one hand; the other (left) is bound up. Please bear with any typos. Almost a year ago, this January, I had ACDF surgery (and posted about it on another thread) that...
Hi, good to see you again, as well! I have to tell you.... it's much worse, for me, at least. It feels as if there are bits of broken glass in my shoulder cap and one false move feels like whatever...
Hi, Abilene, and thanks for asking! I have to say, the left side of my body is doing well. That's good, because the right side is mad at me and has managed to get my neck pretty ticked off, as well....
Good morning. Easter was a beautiful day but I learned something about post-ACDF: do not wear high heels. My goodness; I've been feeling pretty good but one day of wearing heels and I feel as I did...
Hi, Jan, From what I've read concerning laminectomies, I'm hoping your case will be the "minimally invasive" scenario and that your recovery will be the standard "few days" (with no muscle having to...
Good morning! Well, I'm taking my grandbaby to a local farm-slash-petting zoo-slash-activity center-slash play ground-slash-picnic ground-area-slash-hay ride (you get the idea) to meet the Easter...
Hi, Jan Wan, I'm so sorry to hear that you have not only a double dose of surgery coming up but both affecting essentially the same area of your body. Is your cervical repair being done to correct a...
That's the same with my vocal cords, the left moved okay but the right was paralyzed. The ENT told me that if it was the same when I come back (3 months out from that visit) that he'd have to either...
So his infection hasn't shown any sign of clearing up then. Other than the condition that made ACDF necessary, what sort of health was your dad in prior to surgery? How old is he? Choking while...
I'm late finding your post, spiritofscouse; I'm so sorry. I've been out of pocket for a few weeks. I'm wondering how things have progressed with your dad? I understand the swallowing issue and, I...
Oops! Gullible Grammy! :smile:...
Is this it? http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=16&m=3000801 If he's subscribed to it and you reply, he should receive a notification. :smile:...
Well, the latest about my "frog" voice, following this surgery. I saw my ENT yesterday. He put a camera up my nose and then down into my neck (ouch!). He says that my right vocal cord is not moving....
Hi, Daria29, It was the "creepy, crawly skin" that made me reply. In the 80s, I became addicted to Darvon. Of course, I didn't realize this until the prescription ran out. Along with most of the...
No disrespect to my surgeon, but I've decided to heed my pharmacist, since he went to school to learn specifically about drugs. He has no dog in the fight; he simply dispenses what the doctor...
Out of curiosity, I just Googled "nsaids bone fusion" and a lot of information that backs up the claim surfaced. There are [i]some studies that are divided but, for the most part, there's a lot of...
I'm afraid the only thing I know about Percocet is that it's oxycodone/acetaminophen. Well, two things; the other being that it doesn't work for me to relieve pain. To be honest, though, I'm a...
[b]Merrida , that makes sense to end with ice because, even if I can't tell what it looks like back there, I'm sure there must be at least some swelling at the base of my neck. I'll put in a call to...
I remembered after posting yesterday that my first post-op was today, so I waited to see my surgeon, rather than call. He chided me a little because I had a couple of "what were you thinking"...
I think I'll do that right now. This is a "duh" moment for me, ha! He probably didn't even remember which one I am. He did sound a bit scattered. Yesterday, my pharmacist told me to definitely stay...
That's encouraging to hear, Alcie, about the fact that I'd probably not be able to lay on that shoulder if it was a torn labrium. I so do NOT want it to be that! I did have a steroid shot a while...
Hi, Merrida, Yes, I'm still in the gray. He wasn't really able to tell anything from the x-ray and sent me to PT with what he suspected to be a torn labrium. The PT kept manipulating it and...
[b]Alcie , that's a good question. I will say that there's only been an x-ray of my shoulder, not an MRI. The only recent MRI I've had is the one that led to the diagnosis of stenosis. I was...
Hi, Alcie; yes, I remember reading your post and, seriously, it hurt just reading it! I told my husband what had happened to you and he visibly winced and said, "Don't tell me anymore!" I just...
[b]straydog It's encouraging to know that this might not be permanent. Right now, it looks as if there's an earthworm sitting on my throat (apologies if that's a bit gross). Thursday will be my...
If it's okay to drop by this thread again, I'd like to ask about my incision. I am now 27 days post-op, so almost a month. The steri-strips finally let go, and at first, I felt the scar wasn't going...
Oh, I'll continue to come back; this is such a helpful place and there's a lot of obvious compassion! The "hum" is gone again. My goodness. That, alone, changes my life, so I hope it stays away. Do...
It occurs to me that I've exhausted this topic. I'll have my PCP discuss the hum with me and thank you guys so much for all your help! It's so much appreciated. ...
Thanks, White Beard! I guess I probably have a subconscious fear of dependency when it comes to narcotics but, on the other hand, I realize that what those guys did to my neck is not a paper cut. I...
I did buy a soft collar today because I'm on the computer a lot and I'm sure I'm not conscious of how I move my head when my mind is elsewhere. I thought I'd at least wear it during times like that....
My follow-up isn't for another couple of weeks but I might be able to manage sweet-croaking the surgeon's nurse into calling me back, so I'll ask. Nothing to be alarmed about, if I have suddenly...
Pulled myself away from the laptop for a few days so I fell behind keeping up with this thread. It's catch-up time. [b]For White Beard: They're telling me it could take up to 6 months for the voice...
Love hearing this good news! Still praying and believing for the best. :smile:...
Thank you, straydog! I had no idea that Staph had become more of a likelihood than a possibility in this day and age. That is a very sobering thought! I guess it's unrealistic to feel that hospitals...
My goodness, Alcie, if anyone knows how to address any questions regarding this issue, it you! I can't even begin to imagine the ordeal you've gone through. You have so many comforting answers to...
Hi, Linda! Since tomorrow's Monday, I'm going to do just that; try to negotiate down the frequency of the Keflex. I guess staph is one of the world's great mysteries to me: hospitals are supposed to...
Hi, straydog, and thanks for the welcome! It helps to hear that some of this is temporary, especially the vocal issues. For me, this isn't so much about being a musician but more about being able to...
Hi, Jim, and thanks! Do you know, I couldn't pick my surgeon out of a line up? He's as elusive as Sasquatch. I can't even remember what he looked like, but I know he's out there, somewhere and...
Hard to get used to for some people, but before surgery, sleeping practically sitting up on a few pillows did help with that, to the extent that it could. A gentle fan next to your bed or a...
Prayers for your friend, from a Grammy who loves little ones. Your post reminds me of little Josie Duggar (you can Google her name). This remark isn't to spark some debate about the Duggars and all...
Hi; I'm only a newbie, registered here for something entirely different, and not intending to try to give advice, but I did only want to offer a small bit of encouragement. In 1999-2000, I had...
About 10 days ago, I had ACDF surgery. The whole issue is a blur. I had no idea I had degenerative disk disease, just thought I was getting old. I've had numb fingers for years, but I always just...