I just returned home after being put to sleep and having epidurals in C-4 and C-5 of my neck.  They say this should help the pain and I certainly hope so.  This is the second epidural and so far has not been much help.  When I recently went to the ER after a bout of pain, they found my BP was 210/110.  This BP coming from me, who at my normal point was 90/60.  If this does not help, I guess I will try acupuncture.  As my primary care physician said, "Marilyn, I will try anything at this point".  I did not tell him then, but I have nearly lost hope or am afraid to trust.  I have had medical issues that began 42 years ago.  I just want to take a break and have a little fun.  It seems that I have not done that, yet.