i'm sorry to hear about your troubles. i'm glad you made an appointment with your surgeon because that was the best action you could take. if you're not allergic to any medications you could try some over-the-counter pain relievers for this but if you're in a lot of pain i imagine you've already tried that. you can try combining acetaminophen (tylenol) with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid) like ibuprofen to see if that gives you better relief. just do not exceed the maximum daily dosing of either medication. you also might try applying heat or cold or alternating the application of heat and cold. remember never to place a heating pad or ice pack directly on the skin. the usual regimen for either one is 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. if none of that works you might call your neurosurgeon's office and ask to speak to his or her nurse or physician assistant (pa). they may be able to help you with some pain medication to manage your pain until you can be seen. good luck to you!
severe spinal pain 2 years postop. it was a football injury that resulted in a spinal hematoma around l4. it was removed and part of my vertebra. now 2 years postop i am having sudden muscle spasms and severe pain in my thoracic region severe headaches and swelling at my incision sight. my ns is not too concerned bc i can still walk and scheduled me an appointmemnt in a month but i don' know if i can take the pain that long.