Percocet is usually more effective than it seems to be with you, but are you moving and doing physical rehab while in the hospital?

Most hospitals would not release you with blood pressure that high. There's a reason for it, and any doctor worth his salt is going to find and fix the problem.

Are you scheduled for physical or occupational therapy after release?

Are your a fireman? Every one I know has back and neck injuries from work injuries. Thanks for what you do, if that's it--your most experienced fellow firemen can probably tell you more than most doctors about what you're going through.

Best wishes ... back surgery can take 5-6 wks before the pain gets much less, so I've heard.