Question 1

shingles right side of neck & ear. blisters scabbing over & pain gone. onset severe right ear & neck pain with new blisters.

Accepted Answer

Nerve affected ..: Shingless or herpes zoster is viral illness as chicken pox in childhood affects adult as shingles. Your neck rash healing ( cervical plexus nerve ) but sounds like virus affected also distribution of Trigeminal nerve branche causing severe ear pain . You should be on antiviral medication ASAP ( Acyclovir ). After blisters gone if pain continue - " post-herpetic neuralgia". See MD ASAP.

Question 2

i have neck pain, stiffness , burning sensation on right side of neck and back of head. i have lupus and i take immunosuppressant. mom has shingles.

Accepted Answer

Doubt infection: I doubt this is an infection. Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus and if you've had chickenpox or had a chicken vaccination your risk of chickenpox is low. Shingles can occur at any age but especially is more common as we age.

Question 3

can hunching cause neck pain?

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Absolutely: Hunching causes stretch of trapezius muscle and erector spinae muscles all of which have attachments in the middle of the spine, neck and base of your skull. Constant strain like one occurring during poor posture can lead to pains in the neck and head.

Question 4

what could cause back and neck pain?

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MANY: There are many things that may cause neck & lower back pain. The 2 most common is sprain/strains, and arthritis. Others are disc herniations, infections, tumors, fractures, and congenital deformities. If you are experiencing pain and it does not respond to heat, rest, and stretching exercises, i would suggest that you see your pcp for an evaluation.

Question 5

will hunching or slouching cause neck pain?

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Yes it can: Forward head posture (head is in front of shoulders) can put an undue stress on the neck vertebrae/ muscles/ligaments causing them to work overtime to carry the weight of the head. This can lead to painful neck conditions. Often with poor posture the shoulders are rounded forward which further aggravates the problem. Give your neck a break and keep your head above your shoulders.

Question 6

what causes neck pain when yawning?

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Extension : It's probably not the yawn but more so the extension of the neck associated with it which may irritate the facet joints.

Question 7

what is the cause of my severe neck pain?

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Neck pain: Neck pain can be muscular as in whiplash.  It can be degenerative or of many other causes.  A good examination, xrays and an MRI can often diagnose the problem.  Cervical spondylosis is the most common surgical reason for severe neck pain.  See your pcm.

Question 8

can strep cause severe neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes it can either directly from the inflamed throat or from the enlarge lymph nodes in the neck that could accompany strep 
when the infection is treated the pain slowly will go away
if not see your physician.

Question 9

does back and neck pain cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

It may as pain can : Lead to feeling nauseous in some individuals as can medication taken to control that pain.  Sometimes, if the pain is due to an injury, there may be an undiagnosed head injury that could also lead to this symptom pattern.  Sometimes a viral infection can lead to this combination of symptoms as well.

Question 10

can bad posture cause cause neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Forward head posture (head is in front of shoulders) can put an undue stress on the neck vertebrae/ muscles/ligaments causing them to work overtime to carry the weight of the head. This can lead to painful neck conditions. Often with poor posture the shoulders are rounded forward which further aggravates the problem. Give your neck a break and keep your head above your shoulders.

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Shingles right side of neck & ear. blisters scabbing over & pain gone. onset severe right ear & neck pain with new blisters.

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What could cause back and neck pain?

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