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Had surgery on 9th oct , remove osteophytes. c5-6 and c6-7. recovery going well. today had shooting pins & needles up arm with heaviness is this ok..
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Inflammation: Inflammation is common, and sometimes the recovering nerve is hyperactive as it heals, but the trend should be improving overall. Anti-inflammatories help and care not to over do it at the surgical site while sustaining progressive mobilization is useful.
Answered 12/29/2014
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Need follow-up: The most common reason is post-operative inflammation, which could last several weeks more. If you had a fusion, have x-rays performed to confirm that the hardware has not changed. Most of the time these flare-ups will respond to medications. Definitely follow up with your surgeon to discuss your symptoms.
Answered 11/12/2013
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