Does anyone else experience constant pain in their necks?
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Have any of the Drs. ordered any tests? If it is a bulging disc or bone spur, an MRI would show that. If an MRI comes back negative, then it is something else. \nAsk your Dr. for a referral to a neurologist. That will be the best bet in getting accurate testing, diagnosis and treatment. \n I have a bulging disc and bone spur and it is horribly painful. My family Dr. was unable to find a problem, but the neurologist immediately ordered an MRI and the problem was spotted. \n\nGood Luck!
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Instead of fighting forty, let it come in gently, it's not so bad. In the first place you might have a problem with your cervical spine. This is the vertebra's between the middle of you back and the base of your skull or your cortex. You have about six vertebra's there that can be a problem.\n\n   Any one of these, usually 3,4,5 can have a nerve that's pinching or bulging and irritating a nerve. this in turn creates a problem down the line, in the arms.\n   It usually goes into the fingers, the forearm and burns, pulls or you get "charlie horse" like aches in them.\n\n   You'll have to see your doctor, he'll probably have you get MRI's or CATS of the cervical spine and then go from there.\n\n   The one other problem is carpal tunnel syndrome but, you don't say anything about swelling in the wrist or pains there, bulging.
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not me, but I know someone who has that same thing and she has found no relief either.  I'm guessing there's some kinda facial nerve damage going on there.  Don't know what to do about that.  I suppose you've already been to neurologists, neurosurgeons, & pain specialists (?) if you've seen that many doctors already.  I wish I knew more.  sorry I wasn't any help.   but I sympathize greatly.
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I have similar pains.  Check out this website it may help www.coccyx.org
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try using a heating pad or taking a hot shower. If this still persist, see a Chiropractor ASAP.
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It could VERY WELL be that you are not drinking enough fluids ( especially water ).  This is ONLY taking into account that you are not exerting yourself too much ( working out, sitting or sleeping in a weird position, etc ... ).  Your muscles and joints need proper lubrication and water is the best solution.  Check out a book called something like, Your Body's Many Cries for Water. Good Luck, I know the feeling of neck and shoulder pain.  Always check with your HealthCare Practitioner before starting any kind of regimen.
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Maybe you should call a nurse or go see a doctor. But if the pain is consistent I'm sure there is a problem.
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I don't know all the factors that lead to it so I might not be right. I've had neck pain before because I kept cracking my neck. The more I did it, the more I wanted to do it becasue it felt good. Then it started hurting really bad so I stopped. Another reason, and most likely, is that you have not been getting enough water and, believe it or not, sugar. Not caffeine, you need sugar and water. If you get that headachey feeling when you get up after lying down for a while and your head hurts, then you need more sugar and water. The water should reduce your fever and if you have some vitamins it should help even more. The sugar is for your headaches. Caffeine often "battles" with your head because you try to stay up longer while your body tries to sleep. Headaches are the side-effects of coffee for sure! Sugar, as in fruit sugar and not chocolate sugar, if used as the quick energy boost and can be used to help repair and relieve pain very quickly, but it can't be stored in the body for long, so eat lots of fruit!\nSo in the end, the one thing I'm gonna prescribe to you is an orange. Eat one or two a day and you will get all teh water, vitamins, and suagr you will need. If it doesn't help, call a real doctor.
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I thought I was the only one that had this! I can never tell if it's from my sinuses or from my neck. Sometimes the base of my neck hurts and the muscles that wrap around that side of my head hurt-right up to the eye/forehead/nasal area. I do have sinus problems though, and sometimes I am stuffy when this happens, so I never know what to think. Also I clench my jaw and it could be a TMJ thing too. I'd also like to hear other people's opinions on this!
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Hi Stephen.  I am sorry to hear about your suffering.  I have a couple of thoughts/suggestions.  \n\nFirst, have your been properly tested for vitamin B12 deficiency?  This is a common cause of peripheral neuropathy and most doctors do not know how to properly test for deficiency.  Usually doctors order a serum B12 test, however this can be normal even with deficiency.  The best laboratory tests for B12 status are serum Homocysteine and urinary Methylmalonic acid.  So, be sure this is not an issue.\n\nSecond, I would like to suggest a powerful book by Sherry Rogers, M.D.  It is called: "Pain-free in 6 Weeks".  She is an expert in environmental medicine.  In the book Dr. Rogers explains many, many causes of chronic pain that are not well understood (or even known) by most doctors.  The book is available at Amazon.com.  I highly recommend it.\n\nLast thought, how many Chiropractic evaluations have you had?  Have you ever had a neck injury (e.g. whiplash, sports injury, fall, etc.)?  It is not common, but an upper cervical subluxation could cause your symptoms.\n\nI hope this has been helpful for you.  Best wishes and good luck.
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If you have really tense neck muscles, this can cause  blockage. Sometimes related to ear aches.
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Sounds like a back problem.Try talking to a chiropractor.
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Yes, see a doctor or a chiropractor.  Numbness is often a sign of nerve problems, and problems with your neck can bother the nerves.
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I just had this problem myself.  I used one of those neck thermaCare pads & it helped sooo much.  If that doesn't completely take it away in a day or so I'd see a chiropractor.  A good one will take an x-ray before they try to adjust.
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my friend just recently had this problem, he went to his chiropracter who realigned his neck and waht not, he received a couple of massages over a couple different days and feels beeter.  he said the doctor used different pressure point and when the doctor pushed on the nerve that gave him the headache the doc was able to fix it.  i know this might not be much help, but i would reccopmend that since my fiend tried to to let it go and see if it would go away to no evail.
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Try ice (cryotherapy).  If you do not have an icepack designed for this purpose, use a large bag of frozen vegetables (peas or corn).  Place the 'icepack' in a thin pillowcase  and apply it directly to the area of neck pain for 20 minutes.  Allow one hour of time between applications to allow return of blood flow and to prevent frostbite.  Repeat as needed.\n\nWhether ice helps or not, you need to see a Chiropractor to find out the cause of your chronic neck problems.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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It usually starts with flu-like symptoms like muscle aches/pain, fatigue, fever, and just overall feel bad. As it progresses to the brain and/or spinal cord a classic symptom is a severe headache and neck pain that can't be relieved with over the counter meds.