had total removal in October 2011, in March 2012 experiencing neck pain back pain sciatica nerve pain, to the point I couldnt walk or stand up straight for 3 months finally got a CT Scan showed pinched nerve at best in cervical area, bulging discs on 5 different levels in thoracic area and sciatica nerve damage possible. Never had one day of neck or back pain my whole life and I am 44 years old. Just wondering if thyroid surgery can cause these major symptoms. Have to turn my head completely to one side to get the numbness and pain to ease up even to swallow food. miserable here, any advice?