Question 1

neck& shoulder pain for almost 3 years, in car accident 3 years ago. xray and mri normal, can it be nerve damage? will it come up in mri? what else?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Not all nerve damage will show up on an MRI - only that which is caused by a disc pushing on a nerve coming out of the spinal column.  The next step would be to see a pain management specialist or neurologist to try and ascertain the diagnosis.  Fibromyalgia may be the problem which is not uncommon after car accidents and whiplash injuries.

Question 2

can getting a nerve block in the neck prior to shoulder joint replacement cause significant nerve damage that effects other parts of the body if done wrong or too aggressively ?

Accepted Answer

: Sometimes neck injections provide valuable diagnostic information to confirm the "pain generator".  If a nerve root is compressed causing radiating symptoms, an epidural steroid might provide temporary relief.  Although very rare, spinal cord issues are a potential complication of neck injections.  Discuss risks with your doctor prior to injection.

Question 3

can you get at 50 years old have?   neuropathy? in spine and neck?, shoulder ? can it come and go? spinal stenosis ? what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, quite commonly: The older you get, you have more chances of spine issues in back and neck from degenerative changes to cause neuropathy of varying severity. Most of the times, symptoms do come and go based on degree of bony occlusion and pressure on nerves. Learning to live with these "growing pains" may help you avoid unnecessary surgeries.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of brachial plexus nerve damage ?

Accepted Answer

It varies. : Symptoms can include severe pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected arm and shoulder. Make an appointment to see your physician if you're concerned.

Question 5

i injured l shoulder 4 july & still severe pain shoulder/neck/chest wall. no fracture or tissue damage on mri. i have chronic peripheral neuropathy post chemo 2007 & 2009, bilateral mastect. pls help!

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: If your xray/mri was normal, it's encouraging. I would suggest physical therapy as the next step but would leave the final decision up to your treating doc.

Question 6

does nerve damage in neck cause swishing sound when turn head?

Accepted Answer

Probably Not: I wouldn't expect nerve damage to cause any noticeable sound.  It could be an inner ear issue or you may be sensing arthritic changes in the cervical spine or neck.

Question 7

i've woken up feeling a bit confused, seeing things and feeling pressure in head could this be do to sleeping on the side of neck that i had scm muscle removed & nerve damage in neck? i tried sleeping on left side but end up on right side when i wake

Accepted Answer

Anything is possible: I would suggest that you have an evaluation with your PCP .

Question 8

numbness tingling in index finger since 2012. no relief after carpel tunnel surgery. mri showed nerve damage in neck. can anything be done?

Accepted Answer

Hand surgeon: I recommend getting another opinion from a hand surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. I find it hard to believe that a neck problem would cause such a localized symptom in a distal area like one finger.

Question 9

can nerve damage in your neck cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Nerves in the neck..: ...supply function to the arms.  Injuring the nerve roots in the neck should not affect the function of your memory.

Question 10

will an ultrasound on a shoulder show any nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

: An MRI of the shoulder may get detailed views of soft structures in the shoulder, an ultrasound may be suboptimal in detecting abnormalities to the nerve level, may still pick fluid collections for example. Best would be to start with a clinical exam with an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in shoulder pathology.

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Neck& shoulder pain for almost 3 years, in car accident 3 years ago. xray and mri normal, can it be nerve damage? will it come up in mri? what else?

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Can getting a nerve block in the neck prior to shoulder joint replacement cause significant nerve damage that effects other parts of the body if done wrong or too aggressively ?

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Can you get at 50 years old have? neuropathy? in spine and neck?, shoulder ? can it come and go? spinal stenosis ? what are the symptoms?

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What are the symptoms of brachial plexus nerve damage ?

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I injured l shoulder 4 july & still severe pain shoulder/neck/chest wall. no fracture or tissue damage on mri. i have chronic peripheral neuropathy post chemo 2007 & 2009, bilateral mastect. pls help!

A member asked:

Does nerve damage in neck cause swishing sound when turn head?

A member asked:

I've woken up feeling a bit confused, seeing things and feeling pressure in head could this be do to sleeping on the side of neck that i had scm muscle removed & nerve damage in neck? i tried sleeping on left side but end up on right side when i wake

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Numbness tingling in index finger since 2012. no relief after carpel tunnel surgery. mri showed nerve damage in neck. can anything be done?

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Can nerve damage in your neck cause memory loss?

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Will an ultrasound on a shoulder show any nerve damage?

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