Hi Rob,
I can't recall of where you had your surgery - however, after my 2 level prodisc I too had nerve pain after the procedure.
I eventually had 2 rounds of oral steroids 6-7 weeks after my 2 level ADR and it eventually subsided. I was also on high doses of methadone both before and immediately after surgery.
Anyways, the steroids seemed to help immensely and settle things down in there. Perhaps, your physician / surgeon would consent to this......Now some will and some won't. Those that oppose steroid use after surgery say that they interfere too much with the bone fusing to the metal plates. Then there are others that seem indifferent. However, it I think it would be worth mentioning to see if he/she would be willing to give it a try.
Sy,
Poncho
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