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History Of Neck And Back Surgery. Swelling In Glands In Armpit, Breast, Groin And Legs. Reason?
I had two surgeries on my neck front and back. Two vertabrae was taken out of the front and c4 and c5 in the back wiith fusion and a rod was put in the back of my neck. Six months after my surgery I developed a Staph infection which was treated. Since my first surgery I have been having swelling in my glands in my arm pit, breast , groin and legs. I would like to know what it might be. I have been fatigued the muscle in my upper shoulders, neck have been like cement. I have been in physical therapy for about 18 weeks. They have been doing needle therapy to help the muscles relax and it is helping some
You may need to repeat MRI to see for any disc bulge or implant imposition As per your symptoms neck pain can be due to diffuse disc bulge compressing your cervical spine.
Some medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You need tp continue physiotherapy.
Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood. Hope this helps. Wish you speedy recovery.
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History Of Neck And Back Surgery. Swelling In Glands In Armpit, Breast, Groin And Legs. Reason?
Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to repeat MRI to see for any disc bulge or implant imposition As per your symptoms neck pain can be due to diffuse disc bulge compressing your cervical spine. Some medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You need tp continue physiotherapy. Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood. Hope this helps. Wish you speedy recovery. Take care