@isabelr I also have had severe neck pain caused by a degenerated disc; and low back pain caused by arthritis blocking my spinal column. Both were only and finally resolved with surgery. If you are not a candidate for surgery, there are other options for pain control. I suggest you check with a pain clinic for help dealing with your pain. My pain was caused by pinched nerves and no pain medications helped with that. I received the most relief from Aspercreme patches. They are over the counter lidocaine in a patch and lasted for about 8 hours. Good luck and blessings to you.