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My connection name is Fifi. I have narrowed space between C5-C6, perhaps a little in C1 too. I also have TMJ and some fibromyalgia. I don't think my nerve is pinched in the neck but I have chronic headache travel from left shoulder thru the neck to the bottom of my head. Sometime, my ear and eye also hurt on the left side. I have tried everything over the years- acupuncture, steroid injections, facet injection, Botox, physical therapy, and chiropratic. Nothing really helps too much. I went to Chiro who manipulate your neck last year. It helped but I was worried about stroke possibility. I quit for a while but went back this year. It's not working anymore and cause more pain. The reason I went back because the headache got worse and I can't worry about stroke anymore. I am getting more desperate. I take low dosage doxepin every night and Valium occasionally. I also take hydrocodone when the pain is really bad. I don't like medication and very sensitive to most of other med. I am thinking about disc replacement. Any one can recommend where to go and what dr. To see? Thank you
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I have had severe scoliosis and rheumatoid arthritis for 26 years. I have had some amazing relief from pain through Rolfing or Structural Body Integration. You might want to see if there is a practitioner in your area. It costs $115 per session here in Iowa - and it takes 10 sessions to complete a full program. However, it has actually even made a positive difference on my MRIs at Mayo.....plus, I do feel better, which is worth any price! I have also tried all of the other things that you mentioned - acupuncture, chiro, spinal injections, prolotherapy, everything..Best wishes....I hope that you can find some relief.
Thank you! I don't what that is but I 'll look into it. Glad to hear some possible solution.
@vickiekay, what is prolotherapy? Would it help with migraine aggravated by neck issues and TMD (jaw problems.)
Prolotherapy consists of injections of a special saline solution into the<br>muscles in your back. I suggest for you to research this on the internet<br>and to find a local practioner who will do this. I was shocked at how much<br>it helped relieve some of my pain. My Mayo doctors said that they have<br>heard of it and how successful it can be for some patients; however, Mayo<br>does not perform prolotherapy. Best wishes!!<br><br>
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I just tried medical cannabis for the first time. Very impressed and hopeful it continues to work. Why not give it a try?