Question 1

pinched nerve in neck affecting breathing?

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Need more info: If your question is whether a pinched nerve in your neck affect breathing, possibly if there is compession of the 4th cervical nerve root that innervates the diaphragm.

Question 2

can a pinched nerve cause cold hands, chest pains, or breathing problems?

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Too many areas: Nerves supply specific areas. There's no nerve that supplies both your hands, chest and lungs. I think the pinched nerve hypothesis doesn't explain your symptoms. Instead, perhaps you should be fully evaluated. A chest x-ray, ekg, blood work and other tests as needed would provide a lot of information.

Question 3

neuro said i had severe pinched nerves in neck or "cervical radiculopathy" he said this is cause of my very mild swallowing and breathing issues true?

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Insufficient data: Does "neuro" mean neurologist or neurosurgeon? Why did you meekly accept the answer but then post here? Ask doc to explain the neuroanatomy: EXACTLY what cervical levels, roots &amp;/or nerves are affected &amp; which ones involve breathing &amp; which swallowing. Ask to review test results (MRI, CT, myelogram or EMG/NCS). Finally, if no treatment is recommended, I suggest seeking another opinion.

Question 4

symptoms of pinched nerve in lower back?

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Leg pain: Pinched nerves in the lumbar spine (low back) usually present with leg pain, numbness, tingling, decreased ability to walk distances, limited standing or weakness. Sometimes a combination of those symptoms. Back pain is another common symptom.

Question 5

can my back exercises have caused a pinched nerve?

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Its possible: I would suggest seeing a pain/spine specialist to evaluate you further to evaluate what level and what can be done to treat you.  There are interventional treatments besides medications and surgeries that might reduce or  eliminate the pain altogether.

Question 6

can a pinched nerve in your neck cause pain in your back?

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Cervical radiculopat: Cervical nerve impingement can cause symptoms from the head to below the scapulae (shoulder blades).

Question 7

what is the difference between back spasm and pinched nerve?

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Muscle Spam: A"pinched"nerve implies irritation of a nerve root. Presents as leg pain, numbness or weakness. Back spam is typically muscle spam secondary to strain, the most common cause of back pain. Can also occur with nerve root irritation.

Question 8

what might i do to get relief from a pinched nerve in my lower back?

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Back pain: Often times, conservative treatment such as physical therapy (including strengthening and stretching) and anti-inflammatory medications will work.  It would also be reasonable to try massage, ice or heat, or over the counter creams such as aspercreme or capsaicin creme.  See a physician if your symptoms do not improve - further treatment options would include spinal injections and even surgery.

Question 9

can a pinched nerve on my left side lower back affect my right side?

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Not directly: But it is possible to get a secondary injury as a result of your body compensating for or guarding from the right side injury.

Question 10

i have a pinched nerve in back and it's taking
my breath away. what can i do?

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Pinched nerve: needs to be treated by your doc.  Treatment MAY include Physical Therapy, Shots, anti-inflammatories, perhaps even surgery.  There are natural anti-inflammatories but you would need to see a nutritionist, Chinese doctor, or the like.  Peace and good  health.

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