I saw an orthopedic surgeon and he wanted to inject my neck with cortisone...  I am not thrilled at that option.  What other options are there?  I have bilateral foraminal cervical spinal stenosis - severe in C4-C5-C6.  I take hydrocodone 10/325 at the moment.  Since last September (2012), I have started having tingling and severe weakness in both my arms.  My general practitioner this week says for me to take gabapentin - I have read about it and it scares the bejesus out of me - so I havent started it yet.Please let me know what you think?
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. In your case, taking gabapentin or pregabalin capsules are the best option at present. Though they can cause giddiness, they are usually safe. If these medications do not help reduce your pain, you may go for epidural steroid injections, which are also safe. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/