Just an update to say that since I've been off the oxycodone, I feel like my pain hasn't been quite as bad, but still gets pretty bad as the day wears on.
I had an appointment at a pain management place today, and they said that pain meds - - or even Tylenol, etc. - - can make migraines worse in the long run. They're going to do a medial branch block on my cervical spine to see if it helps the pain in the nerves of the facet joints of my spine. If so, then they're going to do a lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy on my cervical spine for longer-term pain relief. They suspect the neck pain is contributing greatly to the severe headaches. I really hope these procedures work! Fingers crossed!
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