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Tight Chest After Acdf

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Dr. Benard Shehu MD

I have been walking about 90 minutes a day because my cholesterol is high. For the second time this week my chest is feeling very tight and a little painful. Should I just take ibuprophen and take it ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr.  T Shobha Deepak MD

think...and my chest is tight and throat is sore. Uncomfortable and I am more concerned. I have a ... after hacking, coughing, trying to get it out. Turns out I think I already had got it out, and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Shobha Deepak ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

healing time after each of the type of surgery, and compared to ACDF what to expect after surgery such as ... canal between C6-C4. My current Montreal area surge4on is suggesting ACDF surgery.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Neeraj Kumar MD

I HAD ACDF C3 3 MOS AGO I STILL HAVE WEAKNESS IN LEFT ARM AND LEFT AND RIGHT HANDS MY HANDS FEEL VERY SHARP AND VERY SENSITIVE AND LIMITED PERCEPTION TOUGH TO BUTTON SHIRTS AND PANTS TOUGH TO PICK ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neeraj Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Aparna Kohli MD

Hi, I had three level ACDF surgery - C4-5 , C5-6 and C6-7 in Nov, 2011. Was on codeine for Pain ... the Norspan patch late last week ( 4 days ago ) ? Thanks .. I am 51 , female , ACDF was neccessary ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aparna Kohli ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

I had acdf surgery today and my neck is really swollen and I am having difficulty swallowing. My chest is starting to feel numb and my arm is getting tight. I am thinking about going back to the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari MD

Hi, I was wondering what could cause a tight, semi acute pain/ tightness in what seems to be my sternum, also can be more noticeable when laying on either side, I am 4 months post acdf due to a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Tiwari ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Zubayer Alam MD

I had a ACDF 4-7 March 12th. I am finding it very hard to sleep. As th back of my head hurts when I lay down. Not like a h/a. My muscles are still extremely tight. Starting on 4th week of PT. I m ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Zubayer Alam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Shesh Jaiswal MD

burning and my chest became tight. I became slightly disoriented. My head is killing me and my chest is still tight about an hour after. Should I do anything else besides getting fresh... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shesh Jaiswal ( Dentist)
Dr. Ishu Bishnoi MD

had a acdf 10 weeks ago having pretty much the same symptoms i began with. numbness and tingling ... burning sensations down chest to thighs and calves . call dr going to schedule mri again ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ishu Bishnoi ( Neurologist)