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[|Human|] seriously??? I am 6 weeks post Cervical Discectomy and Anterior fusion (C6). I have intermittent pain/discomfort across my upper back and down my arms. It is getting worse week by week. I have lost all grip in my left hand and only have about a 15 pound grip in my right hand. Surgeon said it is up to me if I work or not and wait 2 weeks then he will decide what to do. I have a job requiring alot of typing and it makes things worse. I am a nurse. I have always valued this specific surgeon but wonder if I am doing the right thing. Thanks for any thoughts you might have - not looking for definitive diagnosis, just wondering why this is happening.
[|AI|]  Hi, thanks for mentioning brief history of you. As you have already undergone the surgery and fusion of the C6 vertebrae you need to first keep patience as the surgeon have really made a proper decision. Taking to the symptoms that are you are facing kindly speak to your Surgeon about the effect of physical therapy. As most patients respond to physical therapy which is non-invasive therapy. Making use of the Ultrasound therapy and TENS will help reduce pain and followed by this some simple graded exercises will lead to strengthen the muscles of the neck and upper limb. You can definitely go back to work, as you mentioned you are a nurse you will be surely aware of the physical therapy. With the grace of god and his blessings I wish you a speedy recovery