Originally Posted by ermine

Does anyone have any suggestions for relief? I have severe pain shooting from the base of my neck through my shoulder blade. I am using NSAIDS, muscle relaxants and even hydrocodone when it gets bad. It gets worse when I use the computer or anything with my left hand. It is a pinching, burning pain that makes me want to go to the ER. I had lumbar laminectomy a few months ago which was totally successful for my sciatica and leg numbness. Recently I took up the violin again after many years and it flared up into this condition. I've looked everything up on the internet, and my family has a history of both lumbar and cervical stenosis with successful surgeries. Do you think I should go bug my neurosurgeon or try to medicate. I sure don't want to get hooked.

Help! I hurt so bad!

Ermine in Texas