Pain after neck dissection

Constant_Pain96 said:

because of Google...

I'm replying to this old thread because it's the first result on Google when I type "constant pain after radical neck dissection"

 

I had RND 1996 & have been in great pain ever since, every day, every night.

I've seen surgeons, pain clinics, alternative and complementary therapists.

I've been on "all" the meds, inc gabapentin, amitriptyline, pregabalin, oxycontin, tramadol. Nothing works, but amy gets me off to sleep.

 

I discovered, on my own, that I have multiple trigger points in my upper back, then found a Myofascial Release therapist. She's been more help than anything else: normal massage is pleasant but offers only very temporary relief.

first neck desection 1987, 2nd 2003. been on meds that you list. burning mucsels in back, pain in neck. trigger points work great for burning mucsels and tight mucsels. If your shoulders are going forward,cortisone shot work into shoulders. a lot of my problems went away. 

good luck

vsudd said:

Pain after neck dissection
Yes, we have talked to surgeon and all they say is go to physical therapy and pain clinic. We went to physical therapy for about 6 months and the pain got so bad he had to quit. He is now taking pain Meds every 4 to 6 hours but doesn't like taking them because it makes him sleep and he would like to go to work or do something more productive. He is going to acupuncture and I think that is helping some. Maybe this is the start of getting over the surgery. Thank You for you reply. Glad you are doing well. Valerie

Try tigger point shots. I am a 34 yrs since first cancer 17 yrs on second cancer surger.

in the 34 years I have learned that doctors and physical therapy don't have a clue on what todo. They are not trained in what happens after body parts are removed. Don't forget use a good Chiropactic. It works.