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Acdf flare up or another pinched nerve

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jw454
jw454

Yesterday it got really windy really fast. I tried shutting the truck door 4/5 times but the wind kept pulling it back open. My husband had to get out and shut the door.

Within an hr I had my previous acdf 6/7 pain.. neck, shoulder, scapula and numbness in my fingers. I am 4 mos post op acdf 6/7.

I'm feeling afraid I've pinched 5/6 nerve. B/c today I have neck pain, headache, shoulder and forearm pain.

Thoughts on flare up, pinched 5/6 or pulled forearm muscle?

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  • jessica_78456
    jessica_78456 jw454

    Posted

    Try rest and cold packs anti inflammatory for flair ups I get them all the time
    • jw454
      jw454 jessica_78456

      Posted

      Thanks Jessica! You think about a week? Have you ever had to do a medrol pak to settle it down? And do you get the spams like before surgery?
  • jw454
    jw454

    Posted

    Update: I had a flare up! The neuro dr did new MRI since I was having new symptoms. The MRI came back negative.

    Lesson for me- don't do it right now!

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