Disabilityfrom spondylosos????

[mommy52]

S/P cervical fusions in '98 & '99 (anterior/posterior)  Per MRI I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis/moderate in C 3-4 area. The pain is awful if I am sitting or standing. Pain in neck down arm (L) into fingers. I am miserable. MD placed me on Lortab 7.5mg  1-2 tabs every 4-6 hours for pain and I may take Phenergan 25mg supp. Q6 hrs prn N/V.  Is it possible for this to result in disability? I can't work now. This is causing depression. I need to know what to do. MRI also showed disc dissecation (sp ?). Please comment.  MM

[Adam Tanase, D.C.]

I see you're within a reasonable distance to Atlanta. I would recommend you consider making the drive to see a renowned specialist in chiropractic named Dr. Roy Sweat. His clinic website is here: http://www.sweatinstitute.com/

Warm wishes,
AT

[mommy52]

Thanks for response. I realize these are side effects of med and moreso with meds combined. It is because of these, that I have tried so hard not to take them. I am unable to get OOB due to extreme pain. By taking meds I can tolerate being up for a short while before pain is intolerable.As long as I am lying on side with chin cradled under crossed arms I can tolerate pain by taking only Lortab.. Is this what I have to look forward to? Will this result in my disability. At present, I CAN'T work. This makes me feel awful. Can a chiropractor help? The 2 here at home will not even talk about treatments. Suggestions?

[Adam Tanase, D.C.]

Among the possible drug interactions between Lortab and Phenergan, depression of the central nervous system, hypotension, constipation and psychomotor impairment are listed.

Warm wishes,
AT