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I have had neck/arm strength problems for around 12 years. Two years ago I was hit from the rear while at a traffic light and my pain and symptoms have increased greatly.

The MRI shows that all levels of my cervical spine have problems, herniations, arthritis, bone on bone.

I have a difficult time sleeping, I'm up a few times a night. I have tried every pillow to no avail.

I saw a surgeon who said, " your neck is really messed up, you need surgery". An insurance company doc who pulled me on the side and told me to get the surgery as I needed it.

My pain management doc has done multiple epidurals which do help for a while,but he too said that my neck is "fuched up".

Has anyone here had the surgery? The docs say that I need Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion at C4-5, C5-6 & C6-7.

I had a lumbar laminectomy 22 years ago and had post op pulmonary emboli and I am terrified to get another surgery, but I am getting tired of the arm and neck pain and loss of strength besides the sleep problems.

Any input appreciated. Thanks