I had ACDF surgery on C4/5 - C5/6 on 10/16/2013 and continue to have major problems. My C3/4 has spontaneously fused on its own on one side only. My C6/7 is badly degenerated, but MRI and Myelegram with contrast show no obvious nerve compression. I continue to have some pain in my neck and popping. My surgeon dismissed me in May 2013 after consulting with a neurosurgeon who agreed after studying my tests and pictures that the two level surgery was the best choice for me. We agreed to give more time to allow things to settle and if I continued to have problems, return for a follow-up. Since the surgery, I have experienced extreme fatigue, joint pain, burning and tingling sensation in the muscles of my legs as well as weakness in my legs. I have some tingling occasionally in my feet and toes. I have hip and lower back pain, burning in my shoulders, pain in both elbows as well as some carpal tunnel symptoms. Also have pain in my right groin area and am unable to turn my knee out to the side because it feels like there is a catch and my hip does not want to rotate. In July, after a routine thyroid blood workup ( I have been hypothyroid for years) it was discovered that my thyroid antibody test was 350. I was referred to an endocrinologist who repeated the test a month later and the antibodies have increased to 686 . She has diagnosed me with Hashimoto's disease. She also tested me for gluten intolerance due to some stomach issues, however, that was clear. My thyroid meds have been increased and even though the levels have improved, the antibodies continue to increase and my symptoms have not improved. I have difficulty swallowing and my voice has become hoarse sometimes. Both sides of my neck ache and she says there is inflammation but my thyroid remains small. Many days I have trouble staying awake at work and feel like I am in a mental fog and have become absent-minded and forgetful. I am wondering if I could be having a systemic reaction to the metal in the plates and screws used in my fusion surgery. I have heard of allergies to titanium however from what I have read, the percentage is very small, only about 4%. I feel terrible all of the time and some days it is all I can do to get out of bed. Has anyone else out there experienced similar symptoms after ACDF surgery?