I got the Ativan from my doctor....take 1 mg once a day......I have had the pain 14 mts but it is improving.....it started with me going of celebrex but I am back on it now....the neuro in Halifax said he isn't worried about pain ,only if I become paralized and that scared me but I said I want the flexion xray first....Like I don't do anything to much as I am 72.....he scared me but I wouldn't say yes to surgery.....I am taking a friend next time with me......the neuro said to call him if I get numbness and more pins and needles. I like how you are thinking as I don't want surgery....thanks for helping me .....I will keep in touch.....hugs jinky