Ouch!

It's been almost a year since I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease on my C4 and C5. My doctor recommended therapy, but I declined due to scheduling conflict. I stopped taking the prescription pills she gave me because it was bothering my stomach. So what do I do when the pain attacks? I suck it up and drive on. Yes, that's how stubborn I am. I'm like a fire-fighter fighting fire with no safety clothing. I am stronger than the pain. I refuse to be defeated.