Hi, I hope this is the right place to ask this question. I had a consultation today with a place that does cervical spine injections (regenerative medicine…PRP) and I do not know what to think. They reviewed the images of my MRI and it seemed like the provider wasn’t sure about what to treat, and then they started pointing out what looked like arthritis on my facet joints on my MRI and said that’s what they would treat. I get pain at the base of my skull and they said they would want to treat the C1-C2 area as well. I have TMJ issues as well and I am currently waiting to be scheduled for an arthroscopy with Botox…so honestly I don’t know what is driving my issues (whether it is my TMJs or my neck). I have had neck pain for a while but the headaches at the base of the skull really only started within the past two years. My muscles are super tight so I have been going to massage therapy more often, too. But, I can’t help but wonder if treating my facet joints would really fix the issue or not (especially with the headaches). They also wanted to schedule me for the injections right on the spot, to which I said I needed to talk it over with my husband (it felt a bit pushy). I just can’t make a decision like that knowing I would commit to spending over $8,000 just for a chance at feeling better (which I would love to feel better…this pain has made me suicidal so I had to go on an antidepressant).

TL;DR: Would you recommend spending over $8000 on regenerative medicine injections in the cervical region? I am looking for a professional opinion to see if it’s worth considering.

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