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Suggest Treatment For Neck Pain And Headaches

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: I just had a c6-c7 total disc arthroplasty on June10th. I am not feeling well at all. I am having issues with swallowing which I was told could take a few weeks. But it has now been 6 days with no bowel movement and I am having really bad pain in my neck and having headaches. Should I be concerned? Or will this go in time?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of medication related complications

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern..

The pain should decrease with time and medication requirements decrease. Some times headache occurs due to stress, anesthesia complications or migraine attacks which should improve gradually.
Constipation seems to be related to medications being taken.
You should get stool softener or enema.
Imaging may be repeated if pain persists for long.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (26 minutes later)

I am taking colace 100mg 2x a day sorry should have mentioned that.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue medication, be in regular follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can continue this medication for constipation. Hopefully constipation will improve.
Spinal imaging may be required if not improving.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D