Hi Sally,
Thank you for being the first to get messages started. I have been
told I have a cervical myelopathy some 10 years ago. It is funny
because we have the same symptoms and there really not much that can
be done to help. I have had fusion done to c6 and c7, which helped
some for a little while, I did the big time pain killers for about a
year. It didn't help, but I didn't care either. I also had two nerve
blocks. The first one worked about a couple of weeks and the other
worked for a day. My sister was just told she has the same thing and
she is in pain managment, and so they are trying an epadural. So far
she is still having trouble. So where do we go from here? We are all
in the same boat, and we have heard it all. I have found that the only
thing that eases the pain for a while is moist hot packs, muscel
relaxers, and a lot of prayer. God help us!!! Anyway, thanks Sally for
being willing to share what is happening to you. At least it is good
to know that others suffer along with you. Have you been able to work?
I am on disability, and can only handle about 8 hours a week as a
church secretary.I guess it is better than nothing. I am very glad to
meet you. Please keep in touch. Gloria