Thank you for the input,shelving and brackets came a tumbling down me at work in 2000 and when to physical therapy in 2000 to 2002..then had arm & hand done in 2007/right hand&wrist&elbow(because the stroke)in the New York City (Presbyterian hospital )!!back surgery in 2011,but it got worse with my neck,and February 2014 MRI with/without contrast..
Modern in my back & neck!!
It got worst now,can't sleep with the medication ,on oxycodone15mg& Valium for the spasm!!
What would you do ?
Sincerely ,Missie
Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Yes, you have disc bulges pressing on the cord and degenerative changes (bone spurs or osetophytes) narrowing the hole through which spinal nerves pass and thus casing pressure on them. Generally multiple vertebral joint involvement, disc bulges and other problems are managed conservatively. The treatment is a combination of pain killers, muscle relaxants, physiotherapy, manual therapy including traction, hydrotherapy, and exercise. Most people respond to this. You could wear a cervical collar or a cervico-thoracic corset while you are up and about. This will keep the spine straight and lessen the pain. Please discuss the best treatment option or combination of options that will work for you. If noting works then you may need surgery. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.