Just a quick update.........
The nerve root blocks worked for me for a few weeks and then gradually the pain came back. Admittedly the pain wasn't as bad when it came back, and was more of an aching, tingling, pressure feeling.........but it was back
I called the orthopedic surgeon's office, as he had asked me to if the pain returned (even if it was only 20-30% of the pain I'd had the first time round) and they got me back in 3 days later to do the nerve root blocks again.
So, that was Monday - I went back in, had them done under sedation and am feeling okay so far. He seems to have done them slightly lower than last time, the back of my head is sore, but I do seem to feel better already.
Fingers crossed that once the soreness and stiffness goes I'll be all healed and that they will last longer than 6 weeks this time!!!!!!!!!