debi...i was is your situation a few weeks ago. screaming pain in my legs and lower back. couldnt move without exploding pain...i went by ambulance to the ER and i'm thinking they will do a scan. well no they didnt do scan.they said i didnt have enough neurological trouble. i could move my legs when laying down. but they game me a n intravinous dilaudid injection. i was in the er over 24 hours and then sent home.

7 years ago i went to er in terrible pain but i was also having bladder trouble caused by spine compression. with the neuro trouble they kept me in hospital and operated on my spine the next day.

i recall you said heat worked best for you. does it help if you roll up a towel and place it under the curve of your neck? when my neck was bad i also fount raising arms straight up if you can would ease pain.

heres another one. press your hand against the side of your head and push hard against it for several minutes. dont let the head move. keep the pressure on...

doctors dont recommend this but i found taking an ice cube unwrapped and held it in my hand as long as i could stand it.


take care and good luck....pete