Re: Numbness and tingling after acdf in face

Hi Cardinal,
I definitely can sympathize with you. I too have the numbness and tingling (no pain) in the face both pre and post surgery. Nothing has seemed to have improved since the surgery. I too am still having the same neck, shoulder, and arm pain (burning, numbness and tingling). I have no idea what is going on. My NS just says it may take a long time to heal. I have received 2 epidural steroid shots; however, they have not helped and I am not going back for the third one. I am about at my wits end. I am still sleeping (when I can) in a recliner, and you know how much fun that is. Sorry to drop all of this on your post, just had to get it out. It sounds like you can relate. Sorry about your pain and I sure hope you find some relief.


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AKA: Julie

4/23/03 - Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/Fusion C5/6 - donor bone with titanium plate, 4 screws, no collar post-op