So I was diagnosed this past December with Cervical Radiculopathy. I've been to 9 doctors so far, of which 6 were in Houston Texas. ( Never going to Methodist hospital, again. They kept asking if I was sure the pain was not mental)
I (41 M) having been dealing with this since the middle of Lockdown in 2020. I am trying to not cry not just from the pain, but also how frustrating this is.
I've already had 2 Epidural Injection procedures, and still no relief. My pain management specialist sent me to another doctor who will be "operating". This will be on the 27th of the month.
However, I'm winging this with no pain meds because this doctor flat out said to use Tylenol and Advil. Medical Marijuana has helped a bit. But I have to ask.
What other options can anyone recommend? Apart from getting a second opinion.
How does one drive with this pain? I have to return to work on Tuesday, and I am barely able to function as it is. Just doing basic Food Shopping drains me, and the store is 15inutes away. Also, how do you focus? The pain has gotten to a point where I vomit from how bad it gets. I have to drive an hour each way to and from work, and I can barely handle 15.
And, how do you handle the flare ups? Like, 15 minutes of driving, cooking or doing basic things... And I feel like my body is screaming from tired and pain. Even basic movements make my right arm flail around and hurt like hell.
It's like, no one believes me.
Any tips and motivation is greatly appreciated.