Question 1

i had a c-section and now i'm having neck pain and headaches?

Accepted Answer

Related to surgery?: There could have been some sort of neck sprain during the c-section, or these new symptoms could be completely unrelated.  Please see your doctor and get the neck examined.  There may not be a direct connection.
James dillard, md.

Question 2

i had a c-section a week ago. i got severe throbbing in my neck near the base of my skull during the surgery. now i have recurring neck pain. why?

Accepted Answer

Strongly recommend: you contact your OB doctor. You may well be fine, but this can result after spinal or epidural anesthesia. you'd need to be evaluated to say more, best wishes.

Question 3

csection 4 days ago, spinal epi, been having a horrible headache and bad neck pain, what can relieve this fast, taking percocet and aspirin not helpn?

Accepted Answer

Contact Your OB: If your c/s was done under spinal anesthesia there is a good chance you are leaking spinal fluid from the insertion point. Placement of a blood patch in the same area will often stop the leak & the headaches that go with it. Your OB can arrange this for you.

Question 4

why do so many people have back and neck pain?

Accepted Answer

No back hygiene: Many people don't take care of their back.  They become overweight and expect their back to perform as though it is carrying the weight it was designed for.  They participate sporadically in sports without proper warm up or stretching.

Question 5

any advice? i have got a real bad neck pain !?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: There are many causes for neck pain that can involve whiplash, arthritis, nerve pain, pain from discs and pain from soft tissues or muscles- depends on quality and characteristics of your pain- you'll need a detailed evaluation.

Question 6

how can i alleviate my neck pain without pills?

Accepted Answer

Try: Some alternatives like qigong or some gentle traction. The brookstone neck ease is inexpensive and can really help. Gentle chiropractic manipulation may also work. Pain into the arms from the neck needs a different initial diagnostic approach...See your family doctor if this is the case.

Question 7

can you tell me how to cure neck pain for good?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Please specify in details of your neck pain symptoms. Severe? Sharp or dull? Constant or intermittent? Any pain radiation down to shoulders or arms? Any numbness or tingling in hands or fingers? Any motor weakness in upper extremities? And finally, what caused your neck pain?

Question 8

never ending neck pain in the am when i wake up?

Accepted Answer

Many Possibilities: Could be due to most commonly strained musculature especially if you have slept in an awkward position or have a lot of tension.  Other also very common but more complicated problems could include a disc herniations or facet joint arthritis.  If no improvement after a few days without associated serious side effects, discuss further with your pcp.

Question 9

which is now the top product to relieve neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Neck pain may be due to: trauma (fracture, sprains, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), structural or biomechanical abnormality, or nerve damage.  A thorough history and physical exam by a professional and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams may help to determine the right cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 10

how to remove neck pain caused by a cold/sickness?

Accepted Answer

Cold with Neck Pain: Myalgias (muscle pain from illness) often recover as the illness improves. Maintaining good hydration with water and electrolyte solutions (eg gatorade, pedialyte) can be helpful. Additionally gentle range of motion exercises can be helpful.  Check with you doctor if symptoms do not improve over time.

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I had a c-section and now i'm having neck pain and headaches?

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I had a c-section a week ago. i got severe throbbing in my neck near the base of my skull during the surgery. now i have recurring neck pain. why?

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Csection 4 days ago, spinal epi, been having a horrible headache and bad neck pain, what can relieve this fast, taking percocet and aspirin not helpn?

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Why do so many people have back and neck pain?

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Any advice? i have got a real bad neck pain !?

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How can i alleviate my neck pain without pills?

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Can you tell me how to cure neck pain for good?

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Never ending neck pain in the am when i wake up?

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Which is now the top product to relieve neck pain?

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How to remove neck pain caused by a cold/sickness?

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