My husband has chronic neck pain .He had surgery.?
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Try a pain clinic, acupuncture, physical therapy, or a TENS unit.  A TENS unit is a little box that emits little shocks to interupt the pain signal to the brain and often helps you feel a lot better without any drugs.
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I had that done. I was feeling better INSTANTLY, like someone flipped the pain switch back off. The disc was pressing on a nerve and I was in SO much pain prior to surgery. Hope your dad gets the same relief I did.\n\nTime off work will depend on what sort of a job he has. I don't have a physically demanding job and was back at work in a week.
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Basically there would be no side effects unless he's hands are dirty or he uses his tongues to touch..as it can lead to infention.And as well your breast will pain due to the surgery,so its advisable not to squeeze or act harsh on it.The pain will ease in 3 months time but believe me that good care can reduced the time period of cure.gentle kiss and caring of husband would be supportive.good luck.
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see your neurosurgeon, ask him to refer you to pain clinic.   start out slow with exercises but continue them..expect some pain along the way but assure it will get better over time
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I know these sorts of issues are scary, and when they're happening to your loved on they are.  However, doctors do hundreds of these surgeries every year and know what they're doing.  Personally, I work in surgery and have seen several of these done on the lumbar vertebrae.  Surgical inervention is the solution, I know alternative medicine sounds reat because it's non-invasive and there's no risk, but it is not the absolute fix that surgery is, it's not even close.
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Hi Stephen.  I am sorry to hear about your suffering.  I have a couple of thoughts/suggestions.  \n\nFirst, have your been properly tested for vitamin B12 deficiency?  This is a common cause of peripheral neuropathy and most doctors do not know how to properly test for deficiency.  Usually doctors order a serum B12 test, however this can be normal even with deficiency.  The best laboratory tests for B12 status are serum Homocysteine and urinary Methylmalonic acid.  So, be sure this is not an issue.\n\nSecond, I would like to suggest a powerful book by Sherry Rogers, M.D.  It is called: "Pain-free in 6 Weeks".  She is an expert in environmental medicine.  In the book Dr. Rogers explains many, many causes of chronic pain that are not well understood (or even known) by most doctors.  The book is available at Amazon.com.  I highly recommend it.\n\nLast thought, how many Chiropractic evaluations have you had?  Have you ever had a neck injury (e.g. whiplash, sports injury, fall, etc.)?  It is not common, but an upper cervical subluxation could cause your symptoms.\n\nI hope this has been helpful for you.  Best wishes and good luck.
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Sometimes the doctor gives cortisone injections to the affected area. Sometimes they use intermittent neck traction or a cervical collar. This usually consists of a halter-like device placed on the head and neck and attached to pulleys and weights.\n\nFor severe cases, hospitalization with complete bedrest and traction for 1 or 2 weeks may be needed. Narcotic medicine or muscle relaxants may help to reduce pain. Surgical decompression of the spinal cord in the neck may be recommended for severe pain or for significant loss of movement, sensation, or function.\n\nSurgical procedures may involve removal of bone and disc tissue which are pinching the nerves of the spinal cord and stabilization of the neck by fusing the cervical vertebrae.\n\nMost patients with cervical spondylosis will have some chronic symptoms, but they respond to non-operative interventions and do not require surgery.
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Side effects can include severe loss of motion, an actual increase in the perceived pain level and, as a worst case scenario, paralysis. Spinal fusion surgeries are very rarely considered successful.\n\nThe neck is extremely delicate. Unless your pain is debilitating, I would exhaust all options before pursuing surgical intervention. Have you tried injections, chiropractic, acupuncture? \n\nBottom line, if you do decide to pursue the fusion surgery, do your research and go with the most experienced, highly regarded surgeon covered by your insurance plan. Beyond that, before allowing him/her to cut on  you, ask to speak to past surgical patients and specifically ask if the quality of their lives has actually improved following the surgery.  \n\nBest of luck to you.
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First of all, you have added to the complexities of your situation by cheating on your husband.  To bring that into the open will further damage his mental state... That is , the depression.  At this point, I would wait to confess, and focus on his current situation.  This may or may not be the best advice.  It just seems that telling him would not do much for the situation right now.\n\nChronic pain, is a difficult thing.  I have dealt with it, and I can speak from experience, it is easy to crawl into a shell so to speak..  \nThe answers are simple to discuss, but to do them is another story. And success rates vary.\nYou did not address the cause of his chronic pain.. but.\n\nFirst, he needs to start exercising to the level that is comfortable.\nSecond, he needs to eat a diet that will support healing.\nThird, with his doctor, he needs to find another therapy that does not effect the physical issues you describe.\n\nIf he is on pain medication such as Vicodin, or Oxycontin... His pain may be emotionally created to justify taking the pills.  Addiction is a strong opponent to change.\n\nHe has to make some decisions, and you have to support him by both suggestion and coping through this tough time.\n\nCounseling might help with the depression, and you might consider going with him.\n\nAgain, this is a long discussion, and is best handled by a professional, which he needs to enlist the help of.\n\nDon't let things ride.  Make him confront the problem and address the ideas of what can make his quality of life better, and hence yours.
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I TOO HAVE HAD BACK SURGERY AND I CAN TELL YOU THIS IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD IT.  I LIVE WITH PAIN EVERY DAY.  ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS BUT I TAKE ALEVE AND THAT HELPS SOMEWHAT, AT LEAST IT MAKES IT BEARABLE.
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I am not familiar with this surgeon but you might try doing a google search to see if there is any negative input on the Internet.  You could also ask for references.  Ask how many of these type of surgeries he has done.
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C6 corpectomy, plate and 4 screws. Still suffering pain left neck/shoulder area
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I can assure you that this was one of the first things he discussed with his doctor. Have you told him about your worries? Talk to his (or your) doctor about it if he's sensitive but I'm sure you have absolutely nothing to worry about. The only way it could would be if he still had a serious spinal injury, and then he'd still be in the hospital. This video should help allay your worries... and no, it's not a dirty movie boys, it's a documentary article.
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It is a difficult time in recovery. Many men hate this because they feel out of control, and lots of men who have heart bypass surgeries are people for whom control of their life is important. So some of the irritableness is because of their feelings of not being in control. It is also possible to have some mild depression afterward.\n\nRead about psychological recovery after bypass surgery here:\nhttp://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1175/is_n9_v22/ai_6583426\n\nSo what should you do? First, don't take his response personally. Also, don't worry so much about saying the wrong thing. It is really going to be difficult to know what is the right thing to say. So just act like he is your father! Talk about current events, things going on, his plan for rehabilitation. Find out what he wants to talk about. Start helping him to do some things that he can have control over.\n\nAs far as pain management goes, you should talk with his physician to make sure that his pain management is correct. He should have some pain, but it shouldn't be overwhelming.\n\nFind out also what the schedule for rehabilitation will be. When is he going to start cardiac rehab?\n\nRead more about bypass surgery and recovery here:\nhttp://www.heartinfo.org/ms/guides/16/main.html\n\nHang in there.
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I take a slightly different stand than the previous response, seeings how I work in surgery, and we see a LOT of back/spine surgeries each week. There are even a few people that I work with who have had them, and they all seem satisfied. First of all, I would check out the surgeon, see what type of surgery he or she specializes in and how long they have been doing them. Next, be sure you know what type, ie lumbar, cervical vertebrae, etc are going to be worked on, and then I can give you more info :)
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Check with his Dr  before using the answers for medical advice.  Nobody here really knows your husbands condition