10 weeks post 2 level ACDF flare up??

eddyb16

Hello,

I have been reading the posts on this board since my surgery. Many have been very helpful and valuable. Thank you.

I am 10 weeks post 2 level ACDF C5-6-7. My surgeon instructed me to wear a hard brace for 4 weeks and a soft collar for 4 weeks there after. I am off the brace except for when I sleep. I am afraid to "sleep wrong" on it.

Yesterday I took my kids to a birthday party and was doing "normal movements" as far as socializing and turning my head normally when I needed to, etc. When I came home, I took a short nap with out the brace for the first time. Shorty after I awoke , I felt sort of a flare up in my shoulder blade and neck area similar to the flare ups before surgery. The similar stiffness , pain , and restriction. I still have many of my pre surgery radiculopathy symptoms but this is different. Does this sound common to any of you? It probably is common but would like to hear any feedback..

thanks
Eddy