How can constant neck pain be treated?
Patient: My new pain Mgmt doctor changed my medication removing me from taking tremodal 50 mgs daily and one flexil muscle relaxer daily to now taking 10/325 Norco (1 every 6 hrs for pain as needed) and the muscle relaxer Lorzone 750 mgs. 1/3 in AM and 2/3s at nite. After taking the new megication for 3 weeks I find that the tremodal gave me more relief. I want to go back to taking tremodal and only take 1/3 of the Lorzone can only be taken in 1:3 Dias ages or even 2/3 dosages. I really want to see if I can do better in dealing with my neck pain with less pain medication. I have constant pain on the left side of my neck. My MRI shows that I have foraminal stenosis and facet degenerative changes on the left side of neck. Doctor: Hello,  Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI neck to rule out possible spine related problem.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.   Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain,  General & Family Physician