Numbing Cervical Injections - Arthritis?

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Hi all -

SO - I said yes to going to a pain management clinic.

I walked out with a possible new dx - and I have no idea what to

think.

(I mean, I have thoughts....but not positive!)

The doc NEVER looked at my films. I brought all my MRI's on a thumb

drive - and all he wanted were the reports. (you know, so he didn't

have to have an opinion)

The warning bells went off when he said " Putting Chiari aside.... "

Granted, I agree. Not all is chiari related. But my chief complaint

was/is headaches. And hello - a hole in the head is a good starting

point!

His take was I have arthritis in my c-spine. He wants to do nerve

blocks under an x-ray. Then after 4 hrs - report back to him to see

if that worked.

Has anyone done this? If so, I'd like to hear your take. I'm

willing to try anything - as I'm just not prepared for surgery.

(proposed by TCI - TC surgery and a revision)

I told him in no uncertain terms, I am not looking for surgery. IF I

have surgery, I know where to go. He then gave me a referral to a

nsg.

As much as I think I would like to rule out arthritis - it truly felt

like he was just going through the motion with me. Like this is what

he dx for 90% of the folks who walk through the door b/c it is easy

and pays the bills....or maybe I'm just too cynical.

I'd love to hear what folks have to say.

Hope everyone is enjoying the first signs of spring - I know it has

helped me!!!

Take care -

in Leesburg, VA

decompressed/ c5/c6 fusion - 2001

Three little ones 03, 05, 07

TCI in 07 and recommended TC surgery and Revision surgery!