Question 1

can my neck/arm pain be a result of  bankart repair shoulder surgery  2yrs ago? nerve pain from neck down left arm, started 6 months after surgery

Accepted Answer

Talk to surgeon: Return to the surgeon for a follow-up. They have your records and can best discover what has happened. It's too late for this issue - but learn from it that at that 6 mth point you'd have been wise to seek follow-up. It's part of any Tx - especially surgery. Best!

Question 2

if i turn my head to the right and swallow hard i feel a quick sharp nerve pain down the side of my neck.

Accepted Answer

Yes,TheJigIsNatural: Well, that makes sense.If I put any area of my body into a rather un-natural position to then perform a natural function, I'm bound to feel something weird. Like if I touched my left foot to my right ear and then try to dance the jig. Especially in the neck.Lots of nerves and little muscles that need coordination to accomplish a swallow. So,unless you are watching a tennis match, just eat normally

Question 3

having pain behind my ears, down my neck with a slight fever for a week. nerve pain in my face has now started. dr. did not know what it could be.

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: If the doctor seeing you doesn't know, there is little a consult on the internet can do.  You might want a second opinion. This could be herpes of the geniculate ganglion, a form of shingles, low grade dental infection spreading to the fascial planes of your neck and so on and so on. You might see an ENT specialist. Good luck.

Question 4

dizzy when lying down for more than 10 minutes. even in my sleep. no spinning. just so dizzy i even dream about it.arm nerve pain at night sometimes. neck pain & head pressure at base of lower head. relieved with exercise only. brain mri normal?

Accepted Answer

: You should see a neurologist to find out why you are experiencing this. It could also be due to an inner ear abnormality so an ENT doctor may need to see you. Hopefully, your doctors can figure out what is wrong and treat it. Good luck!

Question 5

can ulnar nerve pain neck and shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Consider neck issue: While the ulnar nerve can cause pain radiating up the arm, it is more typically associated with pain from the elbow to the hand.  One possibility is that you might have a pinched nerve in the neck as well- this can look very similar to an ulnar nerve issue, but is treated differently.

Question 6

can severe neck/shoulder/posture problems and pain cause facial/head neuralgia, vision disturbances and dizziness? docs said migraine but it's been 3 weeks now?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Cervical spine issues can be the trigger for migraines due to pain, pinched nerves as well as muscle spasm. You can also develop trigger points where scalp muscles originate or nerves can get pinched as they travel through layers of muscle. Chiropractic and massage can be helpful in controlling migraines triggered this way after determining no serious structural neck findings.

Question 7

the costochondral sep of 2nd rib interferes with shoulder movement and neck movement.  incapacitating nerve pain makes me think brachial plexus?

Accepted Answer

EMG/NCV: By neuroligist or rehab doctor can answer that question.  Nerve function can be determined by that test.

Question 8

nerve pain started on right shoulder blade but goes to center of spine and stiff neck and upper shoulders to front edges of breast. causes? no shingle

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: The pain could be neurologic, musculoskeletal or possibly visceral in origin. Please have a doctor do a physical assessment and see if more testing is needed.

Question 9

i have been having heart palpitations, loss of feeling in arm, nerve pain on right shoulder and right leg as well as neck plus extreme fatigue.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: For a comprehensive treatment which includes medications, mind therapy, possibly physical therapy or injections based on an accurate diagnosis, conformed with imaging.

Question 10

what could cause numbness in left pinky/ring fingers and joints, neck/shoulder tenseness, crippling left side sciatic nerve pain, left eye twitch?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia: Multiple symptoms unrelated. Fifth digit numbness suggests ulnar nerve entrapment. Neck and shoulder could be poor position or neck muscles strain. Sciatic pain- poor position, muscle strain fibromyalgia, disc bulge. Eye twitch- too much caffeine, poor sleep, stress or eye straining. Check with your physician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Hope you feel better soon.

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Can my neck/arm pain be a result of bankart repair shoulder surgery 2yrs ago? nerve pain from neck down left arm, started 6 months after surgery

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If i turn my head to the right and swallow hard i feel a quick sharp nerve pain down the side of my neck.

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Having pain behind my ears, down my neck with a slight fever for a week. nerve pain in my face has now started. dr. did not know what it could be.

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Dizzy when lying down for more than 10 minutes. even in my sleep. no spinning. just so dizzy i even dream about it.arm nerve pain at night sometimes. neck pain & head pressure at base of lower head. relieved with exercise only. brain mri normal?

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Can ulnar nerve pain neck and shoulder?

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Can severe neck/shoulder/posture problems and pain cause facial/head neuralgia, vision disturbances and dizziness? docs said migraine but it's been 3 weeks now?

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The costochondral sep of 2nd rib interferes with shoulder movement and neck movement. incapacitating nerve pain makes me think brachial plexus?

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Nerve pain started on right shoulder blade but goes to center of spine and stiff neck and upper shoulders to front edges of breast. causes? no shingle

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I have been having heart palpitations, loss of feeling in arm, nerve pain on right shoulder and right leg as well as neck plus extreme fatigue.

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What could cause numbness in left pinky/ring fingers and joints, neck/shoulder tenseness, crippling left side sciatic nerve pain, left eye twitch?

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