<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have c5-6 Foraminal stenosis diagnosed 6 years ago. I was put on soma and that along with accupuncture, massage and specialized manual physical therapy worked well I chose to not take any pain medication for those years. Unfortunately I was rear ended in September of this year and now the muscle spasms and pain are about to end my life. Soma and Vicodin I have always taken small amounts with never any recreational drugs or alcohol used. I was referred to a pain doctor with his own agenda who decided I was a druggie despite multiple sites of injury in my body due to many years in the healthcare industry lifting heavy patients, walking and neckshoulder injuries I hold dual medical degrees so I am knowledgeable and careful with any pain medication and realize the riskbenefit balance. I have taken soma on and off for 12 years. I actually was originally given 4 a day and for many years only took 1. I did not ever experience withdrawal despite discontinuing 2 times due to a period of relative ease. Now I am older and my body is no longer able to compensate for the structural defects. I have been told my condition is not a good one for surgery. What am I going to do? I only want to work, quilt and occasionally garden. Any suggestions? I am sorry. I read your advertisementwebsite and I dont think you are an ethical company that will actually do anything. so I am not going any farther.  <response>: Nowadays, minimal invasive spine surgery is possible, consult a spine or neurosurgeon.it seems laminotomy, laminectomy and or fusion of vertebra are apparent remedies. Lyrica, methycobalamin, tramadol may be alternative medicines. If disc issues are also co-existing, epidurals or ozone therapy may be considered alternatively if for technical conditions you cant undergo surgery. Opioids are best taken for acute conditions as a short course. Use of cervical collar and isometric neck exercises may be done if condition permits.Also, cervical traction if this can be done in your position 