I have cronic neck pain from fusion of4 and 5th cerfical disk over a year ago. I take alive250m and tizanidine pain doc. wants to do facet joint shots and burn out nerve connection if one is found. I need pain relieve now. I am getting weak and shaky and am becoming debilitated by the pain. I am a75 year old female and ilive by myself
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic nerve pain in neck . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injury , arthritis , osteoporosis , fibromyalgia spondylosis or meningitis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon again for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with nerve supplement . Doctor may recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises which will help alot . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Nerve Pain In Neck
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic nerve pain in neck . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injury , arthritis , osteoporosis , fibromyalgia spondylosis or meningitis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon again for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with nerve supplement . Doctor may recommend physical therapy and stretching exercises which will help alot . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari