Sleep problems due to neck pain were the start of my
journey with cervical osteoarthritis and a great physical therapist. I do most of the maneuvers every morning barely any problem now. Found cervical stenosis was not the real problem after proven to have bilateral carpal tunnel.
PMR therapy with prednisone for a year led to a nice remission that delayed the onset of diagnosis of the real
underlying cause. My autoimmunity stemmed from mild
psoriasis present for years. Lots of tendonitis and morning stiffness, low heart rate with hypotension and a minor
incomplete heart block all results of psoriatic arthritis.
Inflammation is a multiple organ systemic problem.
I’m doing really well for my age with minimal nuisance
limitation. I have access to fine doctors.
Takeaway is keep after difficult diagnoses and do our
research. I use a thin small soft pillow now.