Hi CB,
Just wanted to say that I'm glad they're looking properly. I have spinal neck problems too, C4-C6, and while the diagnoses weren't welcome, in some measure it explained a lot of things to me and I felt that at least I had a few answers.
I know exactly how you felt, with so much going wrong and nothing to start working on. Good luck with the blocks, I really hope they help, many people swear by them. Although apparently they stop helping eventually, I know people who have had relief for years, so I hope you're one of them.
All the best