Question 1

can tension in upper neck back be caused from autonomic nervous system disorders.......

Accepted Answer

Yes: Orthostatic hypotension or blood pressure drop upon standing can present with neck and uppper back pain.

Question 2

is there any shoulder-origin disease that can cause my neck to be in constant pain but not so much pain in the shoulder?!

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Nerve impingement: Of the neck is a very common problem, affecting about 10-12% percent of the adult population in the us. Nerve impingement can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc or encroached upon by bony overgrowth. Rec.: see an interventional pain management specialist for further investigation.

Question 3

in 2010 i had a back injury with no degenerative disease. can that be the cause of retrolisthesis? neck x-ray, 2011, negative results

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue injuries: Chronic widespread pain in neck, low back, and arm might be a manifestation of fibromyalgia.  Retrolithesis as result of an acute mechanical injury to the low back or neck is unusual, and if it occurred would be exceedingly painful and potentially surgical. One interpretation of these signs and symptoms is chronic muscle spasms.  Retrolithesis can often be asymptomatic and a "red herring".

Question 4

every morning i wake up with a stiff neck and have no arthritis or similar diseases. my pillows are confortable and have no ac. what are some causes?

Accepted Answer

Various: You may be slightly dehydrated. If not drinking 64 oz of water a day, increase consumption. Position can affect you as well. While your pillows may be comfortable they may still not have your neck aligned properly. If you are also misaligned  verterbrae then you may also have stiffness  in the neck in the am. Consider a chiropractor as well. Neck alignment can produce amazing improvements.

Question 5

i get a sharp tingling pain down one side of my neck after consuming alcohol.  are there any other causes for this apart from hodgkins disease?

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Not Hodgkins: Well known that alcohol and smoking are highly associated with oral and throat cancer.  The alcohol in many cases acts as a severe irritant of oral/pharyngeal mucosa.  The throat enters the cervical esophagus when both lateral sides of the oropharynx, the piriform sinuses fuse to form midline esohphagus.  Alcohol running down the lateral pharynx across an area of inflammed mucosa can cause pain

Question 6

can thyroid disease cause rashes? i have one on my neck. i've tried everything i could think of it won't go away. i do take meds for thyroid disease.

Accepted Answer

Thyroid/rash: It should not. Send a picture of the rash to better help you.

Question 7

i have systemic lupus and sj%f6gren's syndrome , no thyroid disease, many days now i feel heavy pressure on my neck this is awful how to manage & causes?

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See below: If it is in the back of your neck, it could be osteoarthritis, degenerative disk disease, cervical radiculopathy.  You would need to see your doctor to have an exam and possibly imaging to confirm.  If it present, physical therapy, injections, and medications soemtimes helps.

Question 8

can wilson's disease effect your vitamin d or cause stiff neck ?

Accepted Answer

Wilson's Disease: Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver disease. It is treated with medication that reduces copper absorption or removes  excess copper. It may affect the eyes, liver, heart and parathyroids. Not aware of Vit D associated or stiff neck.

Question 9

does persisting neck pain  or neck diseases causes erectile dysfunction ?

Accepted Answer

Most likely, not ...: As young as at 26, age-related neck pain &amp; disease is less likely, but, if any, more related with the causes from prior injury to the neck. Likewise, if nerve injury occurs from motor accident, ED may ensue. So, to define what cause ED, a detailed Hx, proper physical exam, and some tests are required. Enhance, see Doc for comprehensive evaluation before jumping into Dx and giving Rx; be patient...

Question 10

are there any neurological disorders that cause really bad headaches bad neck/ back pain. had this since august, and nothing works, no drugs will help?

Accepted Answer

Chronic daily H.A.'s: Maybe you too have migraine, and your "drugs" have precipitated a more frequent pattern.  There are items which can both stop and prevent headaches, both prescription and otc.  Suggest you seek an experienced neurologist, and get this controlled.  Avoid pain meds of all types, as will just exacerbate your problems.

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Is there any shoulder-origin disease that can cause my neck to be in constant pain but not so much pain in the shoulder?!

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In 2010 i had a back injury with no degenerative disease. can that be the cause of retrolisthesis? neck x-ray, 2011, negative results

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Every morning i wake up with a stiff neck and have no arthritis or similar diseases. my pillows are confortable and have no ac. what are some causes?

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I get a sharp tingling pain down one side of my neck after consuming alcohol. are there any other causes for this apart from hodgkins disease?

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Can thyroid disease cause rashes? i have one on my neck. i've tried everything i could think of it won't go away. i do take meds for thyroid disease.

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I have systemic lupus and sj%f6gren's syndrome , no thyroid disease, many days now i feel heavy pressure on my neck this is awful how to manage & causes?

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Can wilson's disease effect your vitamin d or cause stiff neck ?

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Does persisting neck pain or neck diseases causes erectile dysfunction ?

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Are there any neurological disorders that cause really bad headaches bad neck/ back pain. had this since august, and nothing works, no drugs will help?

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