Hi , I am suffering from a flare up of msk pain have disc prolapse C6 & 7 and due to go on long haul flight in a few days . Steroids have been recommended to me in conjunction with Gabapentin now on 600mgs tid. Have take Prednisone today 40mgs . I Suffer from severe pins and needles and numbness throughout the neck and upper thoracic spine. and both thumbs and first index fingers worse e on the right. Neuropathic pain down my rt arm and rt middle finger. Occasionally have pins and needles over my head Would value your advice. Do you also recommend a muscle relaxant? Thank you.