Oh, I LOVE this forum! It's so nice to speak to others going through the same thing and who understand how I feel.

Kathi you have been so wonderful and given some great advice - thank you sooooo much

I think printing off info and giving it to my friends and family - and also my work colleagues too - is a great idea. I don't think they have any idea sometimes how much pain I'm in and can be really dismissive of a "headache" or "whiplash" as my injury was caused by a car accident.

I must admit that the pain seems different since having the nerve root blocks, but it's still there. It seems to have moved (if that's possible) and I'm getting more pain behind my ears now and further over the top of my head - whereas before it was really all in the occiput.

I'm hoping so much that the steroids will take effect soon and work for me. I've got everything crossed!!!

Thanks again Kathi for all your help, support and kind words.