Question 1

what to do if i have severe pain in neck help please?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate Neck: If you are not improving have your doctor order a cervical spine mri.  Many times a herniated disc in the neck can cause arm pain especially if you have not improved with the medications and physical therapy.  If it is a herniated disc you may need evaluation from a spine specialist to determine what other options might be needed (injections, surgery, etc) to help reduce pain.

Question 2

i started having neck pain amongst other symptoms, is this severe or just normal?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: It is okay to have intermittent, non-severe neck pain.  It is not normal to have constant and severe neck pain with pain radiation down to the bilateral upper extremities including numbness and tingling in hands or fingers.

Question 3

i have severe neck pain and was wondering if this could cause migraines?

Accepted Answer

Could well trigger: Problems within neck, especially rupture disks can trigger headaches, but nearby issues such as thoracic outlet, and likewise cause headaches, and migraines not uncommon.

Question 4

how can you relieve severe neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain treatment: Neck pain treatment can be simple or complex depending on the cause. Most neck pain is musculoskeletal (coming from the muscles). This is best treated with stretching, strengthening and careful attention to ergonomics (avoiding injury due to awkward positions and repetitive stress).  If you are not improving ask to see a spine specialist (either a physiatrist or surgeon) for evaluation.

Question 5

what can i do about severe neck pain?

Accepted Answer

See Osteopathic Dr.: Lots of poss causes:tumors, tight muscles, meningitis, vertebral problems, torn tendons & ligaments, etc.  If it's short-term, new onset w/ no fever or other symptoms-try otc pain relievers like Motrin and add heat/stretching. Otherwise, an osteopathic dr, is trained like an md to know all the other disease causes, but is also trained to do a hands-on exam to find/fix muscle/skeletal causes.

Question 6

i have a severe neck pain on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Infection vs injury: Did it start suddenly during an activity? If so its likely an injury that could range from a minor muscle pull to a severe spine injury. A slower onset with a fever or feeling overall sick suggests infection, possibly an abscess. Rarely such an infection can swell the inside enough to block your breathing. You should visit your family physician or an ENT doctor. If  short of breath go to er asap.

Question 7

severe neck pain for 3weeks now, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Could be many: Causes, that's why the best thing is to see a doctor for physical exam. It could be a problem with the muscles, joints, disks or nerves in the neck.

Question 8

severe neck pain on one side. what can i take for it?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: Sharp neck pain usually comes from a degenerative joint or disc in the neck.  Sometimes it's from a muscle strain or sprain.  Early treatment options include a short course of nsaids (advil, aleve), gentle massage, moist heat, and focusing on posture.  If pain lasts greater than 2 weeks see your physician.

Question 9

what is causing severe neck pain at age 18 and healthy?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: You must obtain MRI of the cervical spine without contrast in order to evaluate the cause of severe neck pain.

Question 10

severe neck pain when turning to the right. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

It is most likely : Muscular in origin although inflamed or swollen glands can also be a source  as well as a disc or joint problem in the cervical spine or neck.  If muscular or even from a disc or joint issue, they tend to get better with time, otc medication, heat, massage ; some activity restriction. If not or if worsening or accompanied by any neurologic issues like numbness or fevers, chills or sweats,  see doc.

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