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snoring after cervical surgery
I snored a bit before my c5/6 prodisc-c surgery, once a week or so, if I laid on my back mostly. Ever since my surgery a week and a half ago, my snoring is non stop, does not matter if I am sleeping sitting up or laying down, on my back or on my side I sore loud and long, I wake myself up, I can't sleep, I'm exhausted.
Has anyone else had this issue post cervical surgery?
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Timeline: 1988:sprained neck roller skating 1989:dislocated neck in a freak accident 1993:MVA 1995:diagnosed with bulging disc C5/6 2000:disk herniated 2000-2004:multiple treatments including nerve root block, trigger point injections, epidural steroid injections, pt 2005-2008: pain meds and muscle relaxers only ProDisc-C replacement on c5/c6 11/18/08 |
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Yes, we have seen this in both ADR and fusion patients. It actually may not be related to the surgical site, though it sounds probable. Are you sleeping more deeply...when you are sleeping?Are you dreaming?
I wonder if the soft tissues in your throat are inflamed from the trauma of surgery and intubation. If this is the case, it should get better. but we have many cervical spine patients in this community.... ...a little help, cervie friends? BTW: What did your doc say about the use of NSAIDs? I think this is an important topic for ProDisc C patients to have with their surgeons (see or search for related discussions).
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I did not notice any increase in snoring after my ADR, at least not enough to make it difficult to sleep. I think Harrison's explaination is probably a good reason as why it is happening to you and hopefully it will stop soon.
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Today was the first day I read anything regarding NSAIDS after prodisc-c surgery, I feel I am woefully under informed and don't know where to start researching.
I am not sleeping deep, I am sleeping maybe 3 hour max at a time, most often 1 hour or less, I have always dreamed, and crazy dreams at that, those have not changed, I have sleep issues prior to this surgery, including, but not limited to night terrors. Only the horrible, constant snoring is new, I go back to doc on Wednesday, I'll see what he says.
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Timeline: 1988:sprained neck roller skating 1989:dislocated neck in a freak accident 1993:MVA 1995:diagnosed with bulging disc C5/6 2000:disk herniated 2000-2004:multiple treatments including nerve root block, trigger point injections, epidural steroid injections, pt 2005-2008: pain meds and muscle relaxers only ProDisc-C replacement on c5/c6 11/18/08 |
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Hi K, As you mentioned in your thread you usually sleep on your tummy with head to one side. This makes snoring difficult. As you now use a collar and dont sleep on your tummy it makes sense that you will snore more, just a thought! Maz
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DDD C5/6 C6/7 following a fall onto my arm in June 06 Left Arm pain 2007 spread to the right after 10 months Misdiagnosed x 3 then diagnosed as DDD related July 08 Active C ADR 2 levels 18th Sept 08 pain remains in shoulders and neck but is better than before (level 2-6) arm pain resolved |
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Breaking a lifetime habit is very hard.
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Timeline: 1988:sprained neck roller skating 1989:dislocated neck in a freak accident 1993:MVA 1995:diagnosed with bulging disc C5/6 2000:disk herniated 2000-2004:multiple treatments including nerve root block, trigger point injections, epidural steroid injections, pt 2005-2008: pain meds and muscle relaxers only ProDisc-C replacement on c5/c6 11/18/08 |
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Yeah, that part could suck for me. I'm a belly sleeper too. Wonder if I should invest in one of those massage benches with the hole cut out for the face .
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DDD C5/6. Incorrectly diagnosed as tension headaches in September 1997. Nearly continuous headache since. Began having pain in wrists in 2000, believed it was onset of carpal tunnel. In 2005 pain began getting worse. Diagnosed as DDD in July 2007. Surgery recommended after 6weeks of PT made the pain worse. ADR scheduled for Jan 26, 2009. Rescheduled for August 5! Bryan disc finally FDA approved, and just in time too. Neck was all jacked up and had to be fused unfortunately. |
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trust me, the idea has occurred to me. I thought I was breaking the habit until this morning when I woke up as close to on my stomach as my collar would allow me, and in pain.
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Timeline: 1988:sprained neck roller skating 1989:dislocated neck in a freak accident 1993:MVA 1995:diagnosed with bulging disc C5/6 2000:disk herniated 2000-2004:multiple treatments including nerve root block, trigger point injections, epidural steroid injections, pt 2005-2008: pain meds and muscle relaxers only ProDisc-C replacement on c5/c6 11/18/08 |
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Ask your doc if he could prescribe one. Couldn't hurt to ask though I wonder if they would want us sleeping in that position.
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DDD C5/6. Incorrectly diagnosed as tension headaches in September 1997. Nearly continuous headache since. Began having pain in wrists in 2000, believed it was onset of carpal tunnel. In 2005 pain began getting worse. Diagnosed as DDD in July 2007. Surgery recommended after 6weeks of PT made the pain worse. ADR scheduled for Jan 26, 2009. Rescheduled for August 5! Bryan disc finally FDA approved, and just in time too. Neck was all jacked up and had to be fused unfortunately. |
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Laryngitis, swelling in throat, snoring
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The other problem is laryngitis and swelling. This is not a result of talking too much, just happens and haven't been able to determine why it happens. Still have difficulty swallowing meat, bread, etc. Anyone else have this problem? It's been 8 mos and think my throat should be healed. Sandy |
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