What can be done for pain in neck, hand, and weakness due to degenerative changes?

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I have read your concern and seen the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) report. It seems that the spine shows degeneration in the bones and disk but does not show any impingement of the spinal cord and the nerves. However, the cervical vertebrae are abnormally straightened as opposed to normal curve (this signifies muscle strain). The pain you are experiencing can be discoligamentous in nature, meaning this is coming from the disc and bones and joint attachments. It is a good thing that you do not have any motor weakness (signifies intact nerves). This usually resolves in pain medications and rehabilitative medicine in six weeks. This should help you.

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I have reviewed once again the medications given to you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As for me, they are all good and should be effective if taken religiously and without fail. I would also suggest taking Gabapentin 200 mg once a day for two days and gradually increased to 200 mg twice a day for two more days then 200 mg thrice a day as your maintenance. Please keep in mind that 600 mg is the lowest possible dose that this drug should effect. It would be warranted to keep this in increasing dose to get your body used to the drug and achieve effectiveness without having side effects of dizziness and drowsiness. If side effects ensues then you have to lower the dose from the starting dose and start all over again. This should help you.