Q: tmj ( no jaw joint damage on x-ray ) -ear symptoms for over a yr-going. now stiffness in front of ear+ stiff neck and fluttering in head.will this go?

Re-evaluate: Tmj\tmd is not something that you generally just treat and it's cured. There are many contributing factors and episodes of stress, not wearing an appliance, gum chewing, etc. Can cause ongoing symptoms. When was the last time you saw your dentist for an evaluation? Are you following all instructions? See your dentist and perhaps an ENT specialist to rule out any medical issues.

Question 1

back pain ? stiff neck? one side head numbness? could this be a migraine?

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Pain in the neck: or cervicalgia, is the most common syndrome seen in PCP practice. May be due to a muscle strain or ligament sprain and with associated symptoms headache, numbness, facial pain or TMJ. See your PCP for consultation, tests and treatment.

Question 2

pressure sensation on my left eye and the back of my left ear. i also have stiff neck, started as a head ache that made my face a little numb?

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TMJ TMD: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Stiff neck, headaches, earache and face numbness are associated symptoms of TMD. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and management.

Question 3

hi doc. i suspect that i have meningitis because of the symptoms.  but i have no fever and my wbc falls within normal range.  does that rule out meningitis?  i feel the symptoms for long time now.  head ache, face numb cheek, stiff neck, numb arms.  but i

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Cant be for so long: Meningitis is not without fever unless it is part of an auto-immune syndrome.
With no fever and with normal white count this is not acute meningitis.
This may be an auto-immune condition.
You need to see a doctor and have lab work done.

Question 4

fever and stiff neck, difficulty turning my head. came on pretty suddenly and haven't had this stiffness before. thoughts?

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These are worrisome: symtoms and may represent an inflammation of the meninges. You should be evaluated by a health care provider as soon as possible to exclude meningitis. Go soon and don't delay.

Question 5

tmj ( no jaw joint damage on x-ray ) -ear symptoms for over a yr-going. now stiffness in front of ear+ stiff neck and fluttering in head.will this go?

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Re-evaluate: Tmj	md is not something that you generally just treat and it's cured.  There are many contributing factors and episodes of stress, not wearing an appliance, gum chewing, etc. Can cause ongoing symptoms.  When was the last time you saw your dentist for an evaluation?  Are you following all instructions?  See your dentist and perhaps an ENT specialist to rule out any medical issues.

Question 6

stiff neck that clicks when i move it, pins and needles from neck down right arm. r shoulder pain. what should i do?  numbness in arm- dead arm?

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Cervical spine: It suggests something wrong either in the cervical spine or the brachial plexus (the complex of nerves leading into your arm).  You will need examination by a neurologist or hand surgeon and probably require imaging studies after a full exam. Go soon.  The earlier neuropathy is corrected, the better the outcome. Good luck.

Question 7

i woke up feeling like this: 
stiff neck, red and yellow spots in my vision, increased heart rate, dizzy, numbness and headache. what can it be? never happened to me before.

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Unclear but: You have given very little history. This could be related to some central nervous system issue. This could be infectious such as having been bitten by some insect or other type of infection. I would see your doctor tomorrow or if possible would go to an urgicenter tonight.  This problem is concerning and would not blow it off. 
Best wishes

Question 8

facial paresthesia. partial left arm paresthesia. shooting pains in arms and legs. stiff neck. brain and neck cat showed patchy low attenuation in the trigone region.  pain and numbness have lasted almost 5 weeks now. thank you ?

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Neurologist: A neurologist is best to evaluate the white matter changes in your brain and neck ct scans and interpret them in light of your neurological symptoms and examination. A brain MRI may give more information. Concern would be for a condition like multiple sclerosis.

Question 9

iv had a rocking/bobbing/swaying type vertigo for 4 weeks now non stop...like walking on a trampoline. im totally out of it, unfocused, confused,blurred vision, stiff neck, numbness and pins n needles in hands and face, muscle weakness.need advice?

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Go to the ER: such symptoms cannot be helped online or even outpatient, you need to be seen in the ER, good luck

Question 10

i'm having a a lot of symtoms such as heavy head i fill like my head is full, stiff neck, numbness and tingling in hands and feet, weak muscles in my arms and legs. i'm also having tremors and muscle twiches in my legs. i'm a 23 year old black female.

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Fibromyalgia ? : 23y female with head fullness, stiff neck&quot; &amp; bilateral upper &amp; lower extremity paresthesias, fasciculations &amp; &quot;muscle weakness&quot; needs a general medical examination to rule out endocrine, autoimmune, &amp; central nervous system disorders. Absent diagnostic findings, Fibromyalgia, hyperventilation &amp; chronic anxiety need to be considered.

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Back pain ? stiff neck? one side head numbness? could this be a migraine?

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Pressure sensation on my left eye and the back of my left ear. i also have stiff neck, started as a head ache that made my face a little numb?

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Hi doc. i suspect that i have meningitis because of the symptoms. but i have no fever and my wbc falls within normal range. does that rule out meningitis? i feel the symptoms for long time now. head ache, face numb cheek, stiff neck, numb arms. but i

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Fever and stiff neck, difficulty turning my head. came on pretty suddenly and haven't had this stiffness before. thoughts?

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Tmj ( no jaw joint damage on x-ray ) -ear symptoms for over a yr-going. now stiffness in front of ear+ stiff neck and fluttering in head.will this go?

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Stiff neck that clicks when i move it, pins and needles from neck down right arm. r shoulder pain. what should i do? numbness in arm- dead arm?

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I woke up feeling like this: stiff neck, red and yellow spots in my vision, increased heart rate, dizzy, numbness and headache. what can it be? never happened to me before.

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Facial paresthesia. partial left arm paresthesia. shooting pains in arms and legs. stiff neck. brain and neck cat showed patchy low attenuation in the trigone region. pain and numbness have lasted almost 5 weeks now. thank you ?

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Iv had a rocking/bobbing/swaying type vertigo for 4 weeks now non stop...like walking on a trampoline. im totally out of it, unfocused, confused,blurred vision, stiff neck, numbness and pins n needles in hands and face, muscle weakness.need advice?

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I'm having a a lot of symtoms such as heavy head i fill like my head is full, stiff neck, numbness and tingling in hands and feet, weak muscles in my arms and legs. i'm also having tremors and muscle twiches in my legs. i'm a 23 year old black female.

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