Question 1

what is the definition or description of: limp neck?

Accepted Answer

Limp neck: is caused by lack of muscle  strength and tone in neck muscles . It may occur with Hypotonia aka floppy baby syndrome.

Question 2

do people with a limp neck act like their neck is broken?

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As a rag doll: Those babies who has hypotonia (muscle weakness) don't have a strength in the neck muscles to hold their head up and act as a rag doll.

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Question 3

what causes limp neck?

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Up to 3 mo/age-norma: Babies are born with no strength in the neck to hold their head. Around 3 month of age they're passing their first milestone in their development, when they started to hold their head, laying on the tummy. There are always +/- couple of weeks, when does it happened.
If the problem persiit's beyond this period, there are several pathological conditions which might be causing it, including inherited.

Question 4

are there any herbal treatments for toxic thyroid adenoma?

Accepted Answer

Need medicine: No herbal treatments will help.  Methimazole is the drug that will lower thyroid hormone production.  You should consider more permanent treatment, such as radioactive iodine or surgery, depending on your situation.  See your endocrinologist.

Question 5

are there any herbal supplements to help cure an underactive thyroid?

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Support immunity 1st: Yes, but seeing a doctor who practices holistic or functional medicine is the best way to manage non-pharmacological approaches to hypothyroidism. Most hypothyroidism results from an imbalanced immune system (th1/th2 imbalance) and adrenal stress. In some cases, it may be corrected without medication. When using medications, consider all your options, including natural thyroid replacement.

Question 6

hello,  i have been diagnosed with migraine 2 weeks ago and started treatment also my problem is i don't get better instead my neck began to get tired?

Accepted Answer

Which treatment?: Neck stiffness and pain can be associated with migraine, but may also be a side effect of the medication that you started.  This is important to review with your doctor about possible side effects.

Question 7

what is the treatment for a possible pinched nerve in neck?

Accepted Answer

A range of options.: A pinched nerve is first treated with rest, physical therapy, and medications. Those that do not get better over time may need an evaluation by a pain specialist for blocks (injections) to the cervical spine to help control the pain. Only in a few cases is surgery needed. There are various surgical procedures available for a pinched nerve depending on the findings on an mri.

Question 8

can there be a treatment (herbal or medical) for monomelic amyotrophy?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a rare disorder of the motor cells (control muscle) in the spinal cord that occurs in youth, progresses for several years then stabilizes. There is no treatment for it. A neurologist can counsel you further.

Question 9

i'm having neck problems and limited movement. is there an effective treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Many Possibilities: Depending on how long it's been going on, i would consider an evaluation by a spine specialist.  Sometimes it could be a muscle imbalance, early onset arthritis or scoliosis.  Also could be a pinched nerve/herniated disc.  Either way it might be good to figure it out and get appropriate treatment.

Question 10

please name the treatment for neck pain after sleep?

Accepted Answer

Change Pillow: You should try different pillow that will keep your neck in a more comfortable and less irritated position when you sleep.  
This is very personal and depends on how you sleep.  Try very flat, contour pillow, etc until you find the best one for you.

This should help significantly.

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