Question 1

the top of my spine on my neck/back really hurts when i move what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Only 4 reasons: Muscle
ligament 
joint
nerve 
all of the above
rec.: see interventional pain management specialist for a differential diagnosis and treatment. Without proper diagnosis it's just a guessing game.

Question 2

i have a large area over the top of my spine, and under my neck area, that smells really bad. this has spread even bigger and flatter over the upper b?

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Inspissated.: Inspissated pore is one with thick discharge in the skin; it can have an offensive odor.  An additional possibility is a sebaceous cyst which is draining.  It would be helpful to see a dermatologist for treatment.  Sometimes it can be drained (inspissated pore); sometimes it requires surgical excision (sebaceous cyst).

Question 3

i'm having shooting pain that is starting at the top of my spine and shooting up my neck?

Accepted Answer

Neck strain: Try Naproxen twice daily and Tylenol (acetaminophen) four times daily for a couple of days. If not improving, find an inexpensive chiropractor and go for only a few visits. If no improvement after that, see your regular doctor.  If there was no associated injury, l doubt it's disc related and mist likely  a severe muscle spasm pinching a nerve. Could benefit from trigger point injections from doctor.

Question 4

the top of my spine (not near the neck) hurts whenever i turn my head or i try to lay down?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You may have a muscular strain or sprain of the cervical muscles. I would try some moist heat and an anti inflammatory such as Aleeve 400mg once a day with food.

Question 5

i have a pea sized hard painless immovable nodule at bottom of neck along right side of top of spine. it's been there for years ? any thoughts or sugg

Accepted Answer

Probably b9 nodule: If you've had this for years and it has never caused you pain or discomfort, most likely it is a benign nodule. Unless it changes in size, color, firmness, or starts to cause pain or symptoms, it should not worry you. You have more important things in life to keep on your mind. If it truly worries you, see a general surgeon about getting a biopsy - they'll remove it &amp; tell you what it is (fibrosis

Question 6

how do i get rid of a bump at base of my neck near the top of spine?

Accepted Answer

T1 spinous process: That is a normal anatomic landmark that unfortunately is the spot that all cervical joint pain is referred to. I would recommend evaluation with imaging to determine where the pain originates in the cervical spine. Cortisone shots in a facet joint could cure this pain.

Question 7

can acid reflux cause pain in the back of the neck/top of spine area?

Accepted Answer

No: The pain would feel internal.

Question 8

i hit my head and my neck hurts the bottom of my head near the top of my spine connected to my head why is that?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Attachment: There is a strong system of muscles surrounding and supporting the neck. Any head trauma likely involves some neck trauma as well. Nearby neck muscles engage to protect the spine, and thus may create some soreness at sites away from the main area of injury or trauma.

Question 9

had lumps for years top of spine/neck area. hard, not painful. it has grown huge last two days and hurts. feels about the size of a lemon. no insuranc?

Accepted Answer

Lumps: Wonder if you have cysts?  If it is huge and painful it may be infected. Wonder also about abscess.  Bottom line is that it may need incision and drainage.

Question 10

three lumps under skin at back of my neck, in a row first an inch below hair line and the other two follow below towards top of spine. ?

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Normal bony promence: Spinous process of the c6c7 vertebrae are palpable in thin people when they bend neck forward.

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The top of my spine on my neck/back really hurts when i move what could it be?

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I have a large area over the top of my spine, and under my neck area, that smells really bad. this has spread even bigger and flatter over the upper b?

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I'm having shooting pain that is starting at the top of my spine and shooting up my neck?

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The top of my spine (not near the neck) hurts whenever i turn my head or i try to lay down?

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I have a pea sized hard painless immovable nodule at bottom of neck along right side of top of spine. it's been there for years ? any thoughts or sugg

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How do i get rid of a bump at base of my neck near the top of spine?

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Can acid reflux cause pain in the back of the neck/top of spine area?

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I hit my head and my neck hurts the bottom of my head near the top of my spine connected to my head why is that?

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Had lumps for years top of spine/neck area. hard, not painful. it has grown huge last two days and hurts. feels about the size of a lemon. no insuranc?

A member asked:

Three lumps under skin at back of my neck, in a row first an inch below hair line and the other two follow below towards top of spine. ?

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