Epidural steroid injections

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I suspect that the epidural will not address the cause. It is a symptom relief technique, and since you are reporting motor issues (that weakness) I'm thinking you need something other than a pain symptom relief.

Yeah, the epidural will take away the pain, but it's not likely to correct the mechanical issue that is causing the pain and weakness in the first place. In fact, with no pain to guide your body's behaviour I'd worry you will go into positions that increase the pressure/impingement on the nerve roots. (so that your motor issues will increase and when the epidural anesthesia and anti-inflammatories wear off you will have more intense symptoms than before.)

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I sleep with one of these cervical rolls, but mine is stuffed with buckwheat hulls. I've used it for maybe 10 years now, and it makes a huge difference in my neck pain and the numbness in my left arm/hand. (if I sleep without it, I get all kinds of nastiness: headaches, neckaches, numbness) You can easily make your own roll with a towel, and stick it in your pillow like the diagram if you wish. I keep my neck roll on top of my pillow so I can move it around as I sleep.
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A good PT can be an incredible guide as you heal your neck. If you can find one or get a recc for one from someone you know, I'd like to recommend you try good PT before the epidural.