I Had Anterior Discectomy And Fusion. C3 Through C7 With Plates And Screws In March Of This Year. 6 Months Later The Pain Is Still Bad. | MyChronicPainTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Quick Links
Q&A Treatments A-Z Help Center Community guidelines Crisis Accessibility
Resources
Community Managing Your Condition Treating Chronic Pain All Resources
About MyChronicPainTeam
What is MyChronicPainTeam Terms of use Privacy policy
Powered By
Real members of MyChronicPainTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
I Had Anterior Discectomy And Fusion. C3 Through C7 With Plates And Screws In March Of This Year. 6 Months Later The Pain Is Still Bad.
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭

An MRI from last month shows that I now blew out the disc at c2-c3 and c7-t1 with c5-c6 and c5-c6 having gotten worse since surgery. The surgeon handed me off to a pain specialist. I'm thinking of getting a lawyer. Neither will prescribe me anything for pain at all. I have never in my life thought of suicide, but now it seems like the most viable solution

posted September 12, 2021
•
View reactions
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hello Gary! Welcome to the community. I’m so sorry for the pain you’re still in after your surgery. I too had a bad spine surgery in 2014 which I’m still in pain from. The doctors just don’t believe that we can still be in pain after they “fix” us. It’s so sad to say the least. It’s so important to be your own advocate or have someone who can advocate for you to get you the pain relief you need. Pain changes us, especially chronic pain. If you feel like you’re having bad thoughts please reach out to a therapist for help. I know it sounds cliche but if anything they can hear you out. I am praying your pain goes away. Please take care.

posted September 12, 2021
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Get a different dr!!!

posted January 30, 2022
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

The chronic pain Dr should not even hesitate to give you pain medication. The same thing happened to me. Just a different surgery on my lower back.
Soft hugs

posted September 15, 2021

Related content

View All
Surgery On The Cervical Spine. Did Anyone Have Discs Replaced And Did They Use Spacers In Between The Discs During Surgery?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Does Anyone Have Magnesium Deficiency
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jaw/Right Side Face Pain And Eye Tenderness. Any Ideas?
A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Surgery and Chronic Pain
Steroid Shots and Chronic Pain
Getting Started on MyChronicPainTeam (VIDEO)
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Lock Icon Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use, and our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in