Oh Dave....This really sucks.
I, too, sure pray this is not your new normal.

With your great PM doc, I am sure they will pull something new out
of their bag of tricks.

I know it is hard but, please hang on to hope that this injury is
simply stubborn and slow to heal but it will.

I know we have talked quite a bit about the meds we take but I had forgotten
if you take one of the stronger anti-inflammatory like MOBIC or RELAFEN. I just restarted MOBIC last week and it has really helped me. I had an accidental thump to the top of my head that really exacerbated headaches and neck pain and the MOBIC was like putting water on a fire. I hope your doc comes up with something similar for you.

I also use a U shaped pillow called a BUCKY pillow for my neck.

from Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_2q85m1029o_b

or company website

http://bucky.com/

It has an internal pillow filled, I believe with buckwheat groats, and a cover that zippers. I like it because you can move or remove the groats to suit your perfectly. Also, PamelaJune told me she has a few similar pillows she puts in the freezer and they don't have the sharp cold of a regular icepack
that would bother your sensitivity but give you some gentle cold.

All my best,
D.