Janet, I'm glad you have some answers. I wouldn't rush into surgery either. They may want to try the injections first to see if they will reduce the swelling so that the nerve is not pinched. The injection uses steroids and since they helped you when you took them by mouth, there is a good chance when they are injected right into the C3,4,5, and 6, that it will really help (don't worry, it's only one injection, but it will travel to all those areas). If you do have to have surgery, I know several people who have had great success with neck surgery.
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Gayle
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