after an accident two years ago I have pain in C5&6. could my neck pain be related to my thoracic pain?
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You should see a good pain specialist doctor. Try Dr.Sanjay Gupta in Philadephia.I think the number is 6102027483
1088605
You didn't mention anything about a bruise and swelling on the neck and chest sounds pretty hard to injure without having other parts of your body involved.  It's also been a day.  I'd go to the doctor's.  Good luck.
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I suppose it depends...i had it done on my right hand,then my left 2 months later.Both times i returned to work 3 days later.Not by choice,we had to eat,but i did fine.Unless you have very small wrists,they go in at the palm of your hand,at the lifeline...maybe that made a difference with my recovery also.\nHowever,carpal tunnel was not the only problem.  I have thoracic outlet syndrome...I can't seem to find a doc to help me.\nIt has become very painful.Most of the symptoms feel the same,only my hands don't stay numb and tingly,they BURN.it extends to the neck and shoulders and causes migraines and a lot of misery.....If there are any questions about your nerve conduction studies or other tests you may have had done ,you may want to mention thoracic outlet to your doctor.Physical therapy can help a lot if it doesn't get too advanced.\nGood Luck with surgery...It will be worth it in my opinion.It did fix my CT :)
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Yes, I was in a car accident and broke back in three places and nine ribs on the same side.  Now I have arthritis in my back.  Treatment for me is heat therapy and antiinflammatory meds like motrin.   Keep working that knee even though it hurts, because the alternative is loss of mobility........
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I have for years had a stinging sensation travel up the side of my neck periodically- It doesnt last long but can be a scary weird feeling- This indicates a "PINCHED NERVE"- You can see a chiropractor for help in decompression but NEVER EVER see a chiropractor that refuses to x-ray you first. He could make it worse. A neurologist would be able to help give advice in this category- I have always tried cold packs to ease the sensation. Cryotherapy..aka..cold packs will reduce blood flow to the area and inflamation that may occur which may be making the nerve "pinch" in the first place...good luck
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Oh my god!  Go to the ER!!  Ahh, not really though I am sure someone is going to answer that.  They always do.  \n\nFirst off I agree that this is extremely unlikely to be cardiac related.  I am comforted by the fact that you can replicate the discomfort by movement.  The most likely thing that you did was either a muscle strain or possibly even a sprain where the ligaments stabilize the cartilage and bone joint at about your central chest (roughly at the nipple line vertically).  If its a sprain you should be able to isolate the spot right there.  If its a strain its more likely to be generalized.  Either way  the treatment is the same.  Rest, Ice, anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen.  After a day if you are still having the discomfort you can add a warm water soak and gentle stretching to the plan.  It should resolve on its own within the week.\n\n(Oh, and I really buy the getting ready for bed story wink wink)\n\nGood luck.. I hope you're feeling better soon.
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Find a good chiropractor. It may take a bit of looking, but a good one will get you back in alignment. Your body is trying to get your back and neck into alignment. The stretching of the muscles and the pinching of nerves between the vertebre is the pain you are feeling
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I have it in C6 and C7 veterbrae from a bone spur pressing on a disk/nerve root.\nArthroscopic surgery to enlarge opening where the nerve root comes out of spine, and spinal fusion, both of which I am trying to avoid at all costs.\nDoc says if it causes severe neurological problems or causes paralysis,surgery may be only option.\nRight now, just wait and see.\nI have a lot of pain in my cervical neck  and shoulders and arms,\nsome tingling in hands.\nI take a lot of pain meds. and go to p/t. Try to excercise as much as possible, esp.stretches.
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Yes you should find out the cause of these pains , then you can decide if you need to worry. If you dont find out the cause then I am going to worry. I have had several sucessful heart attacks, Angioplasty , and quadrupal Bipass Surgary . I am now 64 years old , my first heart attack was when I was 45 but I know many people who have had them when they were much younger. You should know that one of every three people who have heart attacks have little or no warning except sudden death. Dont worry ...Just do somthing!!!
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Costochondritis is a syndrome of chest wall pain that is due to inflammation of the cartilage and bones in the chest wall. It occurs when there is inflammation at the junction of the rib bone and breastbone (sternum). At this junction, there is cartilage joining these bones. This cartilage has become irritated and inflamed. \n\nGenerally the cause is unknown. When this happens the cause is said to be 'idiopathic,' (unknown). Neverthless,  costochondritis is a painful condition and needs medical intervention. I am not a doctor. The decision to seek or not to seek treatment is yours. \n\nFor more information you can contact: \nwww.MedKuz.com\nwww.chemicon.com\n\nUsually affect young adults between 20 and 40 years old. \n\nThe most common cause of costochondritis is traumatic injury. Car accidents where the driver's chest strikes the steering wheel can cause costochondritis by injuring the ribs and cartilage on the front of the chest. \n\nViral infections, usually upper respiratory infections, have also been identified as a cause of costochondritis. \n\nI looked after an asthmatic who developed costochondritis following an episode of an asthma attack.\n\nThe most common symptom is pain over the front of the upper chest (the area of the sternum). Because of serious conditions, most importantly conditions related to heart problems, costochondritis should only be diagnosed after excluding other more serious problems. \n\nCostochondritis pain is usually worsened by activity or exercise. One of the most common symptoms is that the pain is present when taking a deep breath. This stretches the inflamed cartilage and can cause exquisite pain. Often simply touching the area involved will be extremely painful for the patient. \n\nBecause of the many nerves that branch away from the chest, pain may be experienced in the shoulder or arms as well.\nThis is often called referred/deffered pain. \n\nWhen called Tietze's Syndrome, the pain is accompanied by redness and or swelling in the areas most tender.\n\nI hope this information is helpful. Please seek help from a qualified physician.
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Could be Costchondritis, inflammation of the connecting tissue of the ribs to the breast bone.  The pain can be unbelievably sharp, I know, as I had it, cleared up in about six weeks.  Stress can probably make it worse from tensing chest muscles and aggravating already inflamed areas.  Don't know your age or general medical condition, but maybe you should call your doctor's office, tell them a brief description, and see if the doc wants you to come in.  Such sharp pains are rarely heart related.  It's important that your breathing is okay other than if the sharp pain interferes with inhaling.  Use your good judgement.
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You may need to see a doctor about it, maybe you managed to pop one of your spinal bones so now it's in a weird position in your neck. This can cause your muscles to ache like crazy.\n\nMy friend did something like this in Martial Arts she got whiplash and caused her neck bone (just one of the discs) to mis-align....\nShe had to see a bone doctor (Chiropractor) who then popped it back into place after a few sessions..... and made her neck better after a month or so... but muscles were still a little weak.\n\nShe left it too long before seeing the doctor and the mis-alignment caused her muscles around the neck to go weak.\nHence the pains....\n\nEr? you didn't do anything hectic the few days before you started noticing the pain did you?!?!?!\n\nSorry if I'm scaring you, but just a thought in case this might help.
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A real pain in the neck! \nIt usually means surgury. Good luck, hope you feel better soon.
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I go to the chiropractor for scoliosis and TMJ. The first week I hurt because my muscles and spine were moving. It is completely natural for you to hurt. I took ibuprofen to take away some of the pain. After a couple of weeks you won't hurt anymore. That is, unless you miss a visit! ;-)
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I would suggest to you that you contact Cebu Community Hospital or Chong Hua Hospital. I am sure that they can direct you in the right direction: However, I would also suggest that you contact you Primary Care Physican and advise him of your situation and he may have a Thoracic Physician in mind that he feels comfortable with.\nBest of Luck to you.
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i have the exact same diagnos (ostioarthritis)32 yearsold! go figure!. i am wondering if you are big breasted. not to get personal..but i am.. and to tell you the truth,i am in so much pain all the time!a burning feeling in the middle of my back. and it comes from big breast. but if you do not carry large breast then your problem could very well be from your scoliosis! i wish you well dear!
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Hey JJJ I looked up some info I hope this helps..\n\nChest Pains\nLots of things cause chest pains. How do you know if you should call 911? \n\nSome chest pains are minor problems such as muscle aches and gas bubbles. Others are more serious such as an inflammation of the lining of the heart or lungs, ulcers, gallbladder attack, acid reflux or blood clots to the lung. \n\nMost importantly, some pains can be the only warning sign of a life-threatening heart attack, where a few minutes can make the difference between life or death. \n\nHeart pains generally are located under the breastbone or across the upper chest. They may also go down either arm (not just the left arm), up to the neck or jaw, or through to the back. \n\nMost people describe heart pain as a deep pressure, ache, burning or squeezing. Some say it is like a belt tightening around their chest or a heavy brick laying on them. Rarely is heart pain sharp like a knife or excruciating like hitting your thumb with a hammer. \n\nOften heart pain is accompanied by other symptoms, most commonly profuse sweating, nausea, dizziness or difficulty breathing. \n\nHeart pains are often provoked or worsened by emotional stress or physical activity, but they can also come on when you are doing nothing more than reading or watching TV. They don't come and go in a few seconds, rather heart pains generally build up and go away over a minute or two. \n\nDonít goof around with chest pains. Stop doing whatever you are doing. Don't wait until morning to see if they will be better. You should call 911 immediately if you have unexplained chest pains that: \n\nLast more than 10-15 minutes. \nAre associated with difficulty breathing or dizziness. \n\n\nSharp pains in the heart, could it be caused by anxiety?\n\nAnd here is a link as well... http://www.breathing.com/articles/chest-pains.htm\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_pain\n\nI hope that helps... God Bless