Question 1

what do i have? lightheadedness, fatigue, hunger, nausea, neck pain, upper back pain

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See your Doctor...: This sounds like it should be worked up in person by a physician with a physical exam and other appropriate studies. With all symptoms mentioned, I would be concerned with ulcer in the stomach that has eroded (eaten) completely through the lining--this would cause some loss of blood (lightheadedness, fatigue), pain (feeling like upper back pain if in back of stomach, ?misinterpreted as hunger).

Question 2

my right arm, hand and fingers are always tingling. also have neck pain & upper back pain. even when i don't do anything at all. what could it be?

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Neck problem: Sounds like the issue is with the neck. See your doctor for evaluation. May need X-ray etc.. of the neck.

Question 3

sudden neck pain, upper back muscle spasm. feel relief when i wear neck brace. pain returns once brace is off. is it herniated disc? treatment?

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Unlikely: CervicAl disc herniation are best known to cause arm pain axial neck pain generators are facet or muscles

Question 4

neck pain that radiates toy upper back, shoulders, and a sharp sudden shooting pain from my voice box to the back of my neck?

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Could be many things: ....See your doctor for a thorough evaluation.

Question 5

tight neck pain going into my upper back between my shoulder blades and radiating to my left or right side, my head feels congested and tight ive been having sharp head pains on just the right side and my scalp is super tender.i cant put my hair up?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. You may take acetaminophen for pain, no more than 4 g/day, no alcohol. For the long term, regular exercise will be helpful.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

severe headache for a.week sore throat neck pain and stiffness, going on 7dys bad neck and upper back pain. ct and xray clear? meds work semi briefly

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Is there a fever?: You will do best  with a specific diagnosis This sounds  like a viral illness but the persistent headache needs. clarification. You need to ask you physician to have you see a neurologist.

Question 7

what to do about upper back and neck pain?

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More info: Start conservatively.  Heat, gentle stretch, nsaids.

Question 8

fall on head from nearly 20ft high, lost 2n1/2 inches in height over the last 2years started getting pain in neck and upper back, what could be wrong?

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CS collapse: That type of injury causes severe compressive forces on the disks and rapid deterioration and loss of height, also there may have been compression fractures also. They will contribute 2 loss of height.

Question 9

can upper back and neck pain cause headaches?

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Neck pain headache: There is a condition called cervicogenic headaches that arises from neck pain. It is most likely referred pain from the upper cervical facets. The headaches typically start back of the head and radiate forward to temple or eyes. If conservative care like pain meds and therapies do not work, you can get facet blocks. Last option is to have cervical fusion surgery.

Question 10

i am suffering from shoulder/upper back/neck pain. how to over come this problem?

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Consult your doctor: Specific treatment will depend on the exact cause of your symptoms. It could be for example a muscular issue versus a spinal issue. Either way, conservative management like anti-inflammatory medication (if okay with your primary care physician), physical therapy can be very helpful in addressing some of these symptoms. Your doctor will guide you through appropriate treatment(s).

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What do i have? lightheadedness, fatigue, hunger, nausea, neck pain, upper back pain

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My right arm, hand and fingers are always tingling. also have neck pain & upper back pain. even when i don't do anything at all. what could it be?

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Sudden neck pain, upper back muscle spasm. feel relief when i wear neck brace. pain returns once brace is off. is it herniated disc? treatment?

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Neck pain that radiates toy upper back, shoulders, and a sharp sudden shooting pain from my voice box to the back of my neck?

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Tight neck pain going into my upper back between my shoulder blades and radiating to my left or right side, my head feels congested and tight ive been having sharp head pains on just the right side and my scalp is super tender.i cant put my hair up?

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Severe headache for a.week sore throat neck pain and stiffness, going on 7dys bad neck and upper back pain. ct and xray clear? meds work semi briefly

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What to do about upper back and neck pain?

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Fall on head from nearly 20ft high, lost 2n1/2 inches in height over the last 2years started getting pain in neck and upper back, what could be wrong?

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Can upper back and neck pain cause headaches?

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I am suffering from shoulder/upper back/neck pain. how to over come this problem?

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