thank you for your reply.
the symptoms i am exp are numbness in both arms and hands ( periodically ) dizziness fatigue and headaches are just a few but the most concerning was losing gripping ability and dropping things.
when i was checked by ortho and then a neuro surg they said that i was having a lot degeneration in my c-5 c-6 c-7 to the point of pressure being placed on my spine. that was why i was reffered to a spinal and pain clinic by the veterans admin for the mentioned tx. the clinic said that low platletes were a pre-requesit for no tx because clotting plays big part in the tx process and if i do not clot fast enough that the blood that floats around after tx could possibly cause total paralysis, my last platlete ct was 92,000 and i take ticlid for a stint that keeps it in that range. thats why i asked med help and in this case a professional for some advice.
it is stunning that you mentioned my hep c beacuse i did ask the clinic if that was an issue as well and was told no! that the biggest issue was the platletes.
i agree that cortizon is not the best drug to use too. i have had some injections years back for my shoulder and you are right the sides are not always good. i just know that i want to get my neck problem fixed and i am hoping va along with myself will be able to find an alternative tx method.
again thank you so much for your time and thoughts. i will try to let you know how this works out. :O)
First of all I dont know what type of pain you have, do you have severe irradiating to your upper limbs pain ?
Does it feasible to go for surgery when you do not have the severe disturbing pain ?
Traction for 20 minutes twice daily with 3 Kg (5-6 pounds) maximum will relief your pain after 2 weeks, and that relief will last for years.
Dont' do Cortison injections, it has many side effects including local oteoporosis.
Maybe your hepatitis C is the main cause and limitation of your treatment spectrum.
Low platlet count does mean nothing. Sorry I dont see a meaning for it.
take care
Dr Nassim