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    The period post-surgery that NSAIDs should not be taken is about 6-12 weeks so you are no longer in the restricted time period. There has never been a study to my knowledge specifically regarding the neck but the data is extrapolated from the hip. In fact, there is a condition called heterotopic ossification where a new artificial hip can unintentionally fuse. NSAIDs are given in that time period to prevent this bone from forming.

    If the “asleep” feeling is gone, do not be concerned about it now.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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