Can someone tell me what might be the reason for my neck cracking a lot - several times a day?
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Probably IS arthritis.  There is a web site that gives an excellent explanation of joint cracking.  I have listed it below.
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I am not sure if it is a sign of ADD of OCD (certainly not compulsive "masturbation") but I experience similar traits. I tend to crack my neck, wrist and fingers during daytime, especially after a stressful day. The cracking gives me relief from tension. After a while, it becomes a habit.  \n\nAs for tense muscles, I do that sometimes when I stretch legs while waking up and the pain in calf muscles would be so intense, I cringe and sometimes cry.\n\nAlthough it is annoying, you can slowly get out of this habit by telling yourself it's nothing serious.
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Aw... I'm so sorry. I hope you'll feel better soon.\n\nDo you have a comfortable pillow when you sleep at night? Do you have restless night's sleep or just sleep in one position at night? Sometimes as simple as a pillow can do that to anyone. If you'd like whenever you wake up in the morning, you can do a little exercise that requires two things from you:\n- For you to sit up in bed with your feet on the floor and have about 5 minutes for this.\n- Then, do "neck-exercises" meaning gently turn your head in different directions to relax the sore muscles.\n\nDuring the day time, if your neck starts to ache just do a little bit of the same exercises and it'll go away. At times the difficulty to swallow can also result in the in-comming cold and soar throat. Drink hot tea with lemon or an herbal tea--usually either one does wonders on sore muscles. A little bit of stretching in the morning helps to relieve the tension through out the body, just make sure not to over-do it. Take your time with every exercise and you'll see, you might even feel a lot better than ever before :)\n\nBest of luck and take care :)
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See your doctor.  My daughter has severe pain in her neck and shoulder and arm.  Is severe arthritis, and possible a disc problem.  She is waiting for results of tests.  It is so bad she can't work.  See your doctor, especially since you have these mood swings.  Your neck, shoulder pain, etc., could be stress so need to find the underlying problem.  Don't delay.
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Have you been working out or walking a lot more. It could be that you have strained your muscles or something. If it lasts to long call the doc.
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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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neck rolls...clockwise, and then counterclockwise, and maybe some heat if needed! or try flez-all or icy hot!
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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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It could be something as simple as a nerve being impinged by a disc, repetitive motion injury, or carpal tunnel syndrome, or it might be indicative of something more serious.  (Please see the links below.)\n\nThis is not something that falls under the "self-help" category.  Certainly, it warrants going to a doctor.  You may need to start with your primary care physician, who should then refer you to a specialist.\n\nI was hit by a car 18 years ago, and due to several degenerative conditions in my neck and back, I'll frequently experience the same thing.  There are many different treatments, should the experts find that that is also your problem.  Best wishes to you!
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It depends on why your neck is aching. It could be due to poor posture, sitting at a computer or over a desk for long periods of time, or it can be due to injury. If it has occured because of injury, you should see your doctor. If it's due to over-use or poor posture, then be aware of your posture while sitting. Ergonomically designed chairs which can be purchased relatively inexpensively at an office supply store can cause your spine and neck to fall into better alignment and cause less strain. When sitting at a desk for a long time, be sure to take breaks, stretch, turn your head from side to side and rotate it around back and forth to loosen up those tense muscles. Heat can also help (heating pad, heatable pillow or hot water bottle). If the pain does not improve with the above measures, then take some ibuprofen and call your doctor for further evaluation. If you are experienceing fever along with the neck pain, this can mean spinal meningitis. You should definitely seek immediate medical help in that case. HOpe this helps.
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Cracks at the side of the mouth aren't all that normal, they can be a sign of anaemia, particularly if they look like this;\nhttp://www.dentistry.leeds.ac.uk/biochem/lectures/nutrition/Intro/angular.jpg
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Could be a viral cold or Influenza (Flu), Take time out, eat fluids. Zinc, Vit C, but most important REST. It's your body telling you, Listen to it, Don't ignore it.
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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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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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This could be caused by several different things. Could be nothing, could be serious. See your doctor.
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Oooh dear.\nYou're in trouble.\nBut the problem is not below your neck.\nTell your family and ask for help.\n\nIf you stay like this, your bone and tissue structure will be so weak when you get older that your life expectancy will decrease significantly.\n\nDon't wait any longer
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INcrease your calcium levels (take supliments if need be) and excercise.  If it persists see your doctor.  It's not normally to have it constantly.