Anyone know about nerve injuries in the neck?
916275
Could be a pinched nerve. Only a M.R.I. can tell.
842869
Let's see - I have strained my neck as well.  I also have pulled a number of muscles over the years, gotten a concussion once (the guy slammed me to the mat), a lot of mat burns, got an elbow to the eye (a nice shiner), and probably the two worst injuries were a broken nose and a dislocated elbow.  Nothing life threatening, though.
567595
you possibly have a "pinched nerve" or small disc protrusion in your neck. mine healed with rest, heat and ibuprofen.\n\nif it does not get better in the next few days or gets worse, see a doctor asap. imho, do not go to a chiropractor or let someone "crack" your neck.\nI am not a dr. or nurse: but have had this same thing happen to me.
583316
nerves can regenerate definitely. i had major jaw surgery several years ago and have full feeling back in my face now. medicine is not a perfect science and it usually is a wait and see thing with nerves. definitely get more than one opinion with any neck or back surgery. insurance will sometimes cover it. do your homework! sorry no websites at this time but there's lots online to check out. you may even want to consider a trip to mayo clinic...awesome place! and based on your ability to pay.
872846
welllll, i don't specialize in neck or head aches per se, tho' they can both certainly be caused by tooth ache...\n\nHere's the deal - The dentist removed the nerve of the tooth, so IT doesn't hurt anymore, however, prior to doing so, it's possible the dead infected nerve may have caused an abcess at the base of the root.  The swelling and infection therein (think expanding object in contricted space) is what MAY have initially caused the other pain and aches.    That infection will resolve subsequent to the removal of its source, but you could certainly still have soreness.\n\nI'd personally recommend 400-600mg of ibuprofen every 4-6 hrs.\n\ngood luck!
714561
i am a chiropractor and specialize in spine related injuries. the disc acts as both a cushion and a spacer between each vertebrae. if a disc is bulging/herniated, that bulge can put pressure on the nerves exiting between each vertebra which causes a "pinched nerve." also if the disc is wearing out (getting thinner) you lose the space between the vertebra, which leaves less room for those nerves to exit--and again can pinch a nerve. the nerves in your cervical spine (neck) go all the way down your arm while the nerves in your lumbar spine (low back) form the sciatic nerve which runs all the way down your leg. if any of these are "pinched" they can cause pain, numbess, tingling, weakness wherever these nerves go (down arms/legs).\n\nas a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.--normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can't find relief with anything they try--including chiropractic. \n\nbut now there is a treatment that is perfect for your situation and the best part is: it's non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven't heard of it yet it is called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries (approx. 90% successful). the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don't give the same results). \n\nmy recommendation would be to see a chiro, especially if you've never tried it before-just to see what they have to say. also do some research on this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google "DRX9000" to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it's normal orientation and also rebuild its height--which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing. pain meds, cortisone shots, epidurals won't do anything to solve the problem--all they do is cover it up and they become less and less effective over time. surgery AT BEST is 50% successful and usually doesn't solve the problem since most people need another surgery 5-10 years down the road for the same issue. it's typically a viscious cycle. remember: surgery is always an option, so try something prior to surgery to see if you can avoid it--cause once you do the surgery there is no going back.\n\nthis treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven't had surgery yet. i've had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that's what my recommendation would be for you. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems--there is a solution!!!
512899
You could have poped it, or strained it. If you have allergies, this can be a sign. You may have tortacolous or something more serious, so if it lasts more than three days or comes back, you should see a doctor. Alive or Tylonol works for neck pain. Good Luck.
247813
There are different symptoms depending on what disc level is involved.\n\nSymptoms of a cervical herniated disc \nA cervical herniated disc will typically cause pain patterns and neurological deficits as follows:\n\nC4 - C5 (C5 nerve root) - Can cause weakness in the deltoid muscle in the upper arm. Does not usually cause numbness or tingling. Can cause shoulder pain. \n\nC5 - C6 (C6 nerve root) - Can cause weakness in the biceps (muscles in the front of the upper arms) and wrist extensor muscles. Numbness and tingling along with pain can radiate to the thumb side of the hand. This is one of the most common levels for a cervical disc herniation to occur. \n\nC6 - C7 (C7 nerve root) - Can cause weakness in the triceps (muscles in the back of the upper arm and extending to the forearm) and the finger extensor muscles. Numbness and tingling along with pain can radiate down the triceps and into the middle finger. This is also one of the most common levels for a cervical disc herniation (see Figure 1). \n\nC7 - T1 (C8 nerve root) - Can cause weakness with handgrip. Numbness and tingling and pain can radiate down the arm to the little finger side of hand.  http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/cervhern/chd1.html\n\nTreatments:\nYour doctor may prescribe nonsurgical treatments including a short period of rest, a neck collar, anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the swelling, analgesic drugs to control the pain, physical therapy, exercise or epidural steroid injection therapy. Your doctor, with the help of a nurse or physical therapist, may also begin education and training on specific exercises to strengthen your neck. These exercises may be performed at home or you may visit a physical therapist for a more specific program to meet your needs and abilities.  Your doctor or physical therapist may also use traction, electric stimulation, hot packs, cold packs, and manual ("hands on") therapy to reduce your pain, inflammation and muscle spasm. \n\nThen, of course, there are different pain medications and surgical options.  In my experience, I see many people coming back for repeat imaging studies after surgery because they are still having pain.  Of course, that might be because the ones that are pain-free do not need my services.  But, I would be very hesitant to have neck surgery unless I had exhausted ALL other options....
735935
go back and see the dentist asap, there is a possibility of nerve damage.\n\nif it is nerve damage it may take up to a year to return or ot may never come back.   the dentist still needs to know and you should have been told of this risk in the informed consent.  the dentist can examine the area, take x rays and make the appropriate referral if he/she thinks it is needed.
1013150
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.
353121
I had a pinched nerve one time when I got mad and punched a Ironing board, they were going to operate but I decided to Knit a blanket instead and my pinched nerve fixed itself. Tell your father to knit a scarf.
291186
First, don't massage it. It just makes it worse. I had good luck with a chiropractor. He explained to me that it wasn't even a pinched nerve, but that the muscle around my spine (at the neck) had stretched on one side, and had contracted on the other. So when he straightened me out, he made the muscles on either side of my spine equal lengths again. For a week or so it hurt--it's like getting a major work-out and having sore muscles, but it's just in your neck!! But after he put me back in alignment (which took about 3 sessions) and taught me a better way to sleep, I haven't had any problems since. \nUntil then, ice for twenty minutes a couple times a day. No heat. That's what my guy said. \nGood luck.
1015685
Yep.  Nerves go all the way from your fingers up through your whole arm.  You probably did something funny to the nerve.  I'd see a doctor if it's not better in a couple of days.
863558
If you haven't seen a doctor since the accident, I would suggest seeing one sometime next week.  Since this has been going on for 6 months, the urgency of an Emergency Room is unwarranted.  The possiblity of a pinched nerve does exist and massage therapy would do wonders as well as making the rest of your body feel good.  \n\nAlthough I'm not a big fan of chiropractors, a simple neck adjustment may be all that is needed.  I was involved in a rollover car accident a long time ago.  I would get throbbing headaches whenever I would stand up.  I saw a chiropractor out of the suggestion of my lawyer, and the headaches went away after one visit.  I hope this helps....good luck to you.
766763
You should see your doctor right away and have your neck xrayed.  I hope he refers you to a spinal specialist.  Could be a pinched nerve, and that's not fun.  It will run down your across your back, shoulders and arms if let go too long.  Sometimes the damage doesn't show up right away.  \n\nIf not, maybe a vertabra is damaged.  Either way, please have it checked.
683468
i ruptured a tendon by repeatedly hitting my wrist on a stapler- i also injured myself playing volleyball hitting a ball with the inside of my arm- my doctor told me that the nerves are really close to the bones in your arm- doctors- a good source of medical information!
580632
SEE A NEUROLOGIST-HE SPECIALIZES IN NERVE PROBLEMS.IT MIGHT BE A PULLED MUSCLE.HE CAN HELP WITH THIS ALSO.