Question 1

very painful neck muscles for 3 months. nothing helps. painful neck lymphnodes off and on. no injury to neck. daily headaches. what could this be?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed.
Having said that, exercise may help. Raising core body temperature through exercise relaxes the muscle.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

what causes skull and neck pain no injuries?

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Muscle or joint: Usually it's muscular. Cervical facet arthritis will also do it.  There are always dangerous causes (tumor, infection) but they are less common. See a pain doctor for diagnosis.

Question 3

head and neck pain, no recent injury - causes?

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Musculoskeletal: 30&#x27;s person w. Head ; neck pain absent injury perplexed about cause. In this age group common to wake w. Unilateral neck pain especially, to my observation, in fall ;  spring when weather changes. My consideration is that sleeping posture ; cool room air induce muscle spasm. If heat ; rest do not resolve in a week or so see a doctor.  Massage is oft helpful. This can be a true &quot;pain in the neck&quot;.

Question 4

right shoulder and neck pain without injury?

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Varies: There are a number if possibilities, the two mist common are a cervical radiculopathy or a rotator cuff tear.  A cervical radiculopathy is an irritation if a nerve in the neck causing pain running into the shoulder.  A torn rotator cuff does not always need a injury to cause, can be degenerative.  I would not hesitate to be seen.  An exam can usually determine the likely cause.

Question 5

severe shoulders, back, and neck pain which make sitting or laying down difficult for long periods of time. no known injuries. shoulders are the worst?

Accepted Answer

Go to doctor: you may need an evaluation by tour doctor. May have a cervical pinched nerve or pinched root. On the meanwhile take some NSAIDS IF NOT ALLERGIC. Take care.

Question 6

tried to donate blood twice, first 3 months ago and then just yesterday. was denied due to high temp. 100.4 the first time and 100.7 yesterday. i feel fine and not sick, no injuries. hx of migraines and neck pain. is there something wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

: You may wish to monitor your temperature daily, when you wake up. Your elevated temperature, without being sick could be your higher than usual baseline and it may increase even more in the second half of your menstrual cycle. Keep a detailed record of your temperature and discuss it with your doctor who knows more about your health.

Question 7

i've had bad neck pain on my right side for about 4 days now. i have had no injury and taking muscle relaxers and pain relievers is not helping. help?

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Strains take time: A strain of the neck muscles can be very painful and can even cause a persistent cramp: sometimes it is so bad it will cause you to  involuntarily tilt your head (torticollis)  When it develops suddenly, from stress or a minor injury, the good news is it almost always goes away after a week or two.  The bad news is it takes a week or two.  Very gentle stretching, heat pads, muscle relaxants...

Question 8

what are the treatments for whiplash ? i was in a minor collision today and i have neck pain now.  it was a small collision. min.length of injury time

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Whiplash : Lie flat in bed at night with either an ice bag or a heating pad set on low. Whichever feels moe comfortable for you. Take Ibuprofen or Naproxen for pain. If necessary, get physiotherapy.

Question 9

i have tingling and numbness in my right hand withsevere neck pain. there were no injuries. can a pinchednerve heal on its own?

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POSSIBLE nerve heals: A pinched nerve in the neck can be due to a 'bone spur' (arthritis)
or a 'bulging disc' or a combination of both (also rarely a tumor).  Arthritis usually does not just disappear, but a protruding disc can resolve. An xray can detect arthritis, but an MRI is the best test to see exactly which nerve is affected and by 'what'.  Also consider carpal tunnel syndrome with hand numbness & tingling.

Question 10

19days back i had whiplash injury, my neurosurgeon examined says no problem. only neck pain.now my head is shaking abit when turning left and right.

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Muscle spasm: The good news is you didn't hurt yourself worse.  You are probably having muscle spasms.  Just give it time and these symptoms should improve.

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Very painful neck muscles for 3 months. nothing helps. painful neck lymphnodes off and on. no injury to neck. daily headaches. what could this be?

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What causes skull and neck pain no injuries?

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Head and neck pain, no recent injury - causes?

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Right shoulder and neck pain without injury?

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Severe shoulders, back, and neck pain which make sitting or laying down difficult for long periods of time. no known injuries. shoulders are the worst?

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Tried to donate blood twice, first 3 months ago and then just yesterday. was denied due to high temp. 100.4 the first time and 100.7 yesterday. i feel fine and not sick, no injuries. hx of migraines and neck pain. is there something wrong with me?

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I've had bad neck pain on my right side for about 4 days now. i have had no injury and taking muscle relaxers and pain relievers is not helping. help?

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What are the treatments for whiplash ? i was in a minor collision today and i have neck pain now. it was a small collision. min.length of injury time

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I have tingling and numbness in my right hand withsevere neck pain. there were no injuries. can a pinchednerve heal on its own?

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19days back i had whiplash injury, my neurosurgeon examined says no problem. only neck pain.now my head is shaking abit when turning left and right.

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