Question 1

what causes cramps in the left side of the neck only?

Accepted Answer

Muscle and nerve: this could be muscular or nerve pain. Your physician can do an evaluation and help clarify the diagnosis. It may be simple physical therapy that might help you the most

Question 2

what causes sudden cramp in the head and neck ?

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Muscle spasms: Are the most likely cause.  Why this occurs can be related to many causes.

Question 3

does ovulation cause neck stiffness and or period like back cramps?

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Yes: It can cause the period like back cramps but I am not sure of the neck stiffness.  Hope this helps.

Question 4

what would cause cramps in the left side of neck has been happening a lot since my quadruple bypass 9 months ago?

Accepted Answer

Be sure to inform: your Cardiologist.Neck pain can be a form of angina and a cardiac cause of neck pain must be ruled out.Once this is done,a musculoskeletal cause can be addressed.

Question 5

been getting a sharp pain and sometime a cramp in my neck when i yawn or open my mouth wide what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: It is likely tmj. Try Ibuprofen or see an oral facial maxial surgeon. But please see a doctor if this is really affecting you.

Question 6

can a strain in your neck cause your muscle to twitch, cramp and some trouble swallowing? it felt like a level three strain cause the pain very sharp.

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain: Yes muscle stain can cause twitching. Try lying flat in bed without a pillow when sleeping. Use an electric pad set on low so you don't get burned, or you can try an icepack, whichever is more comfortable for you.

Question 7

extreme pain (cramps, shooting, pin and needles) in,under and above left breast.also in left shoulder and left side of neck. is this cause of concern?

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YES: never ignore ongoing left sided pain that travels down the left jaw, shoulder chest and breast. I suggest immediate examination and EKG.

Question 8

i'm 32 year old man dealing with chronic reflux and dysphasia now i'm having neck cramps and muscle aches in the back of my neck could this be the cause of it. if so any solutions mri, gi series and endoscopy check out besides the two problems ?

Accepted Answer

All of above: Reflux can be associated with many symptoms. Chest pain, cough and the like. Maybe also depending on many factors. Best is talk to your doctor. You may need the endoscopy to visualize the esophagus and the MRI to evaluate the state of the intervertebral discs to make sure none are out of place.

Question 9

i have chronic denervation in my arms being caused by compressed nerves in my neck. my symptoms are debilitating muscle cramps in my arms and fatigue, no pain. are these symptoms related to compressed nerves and would i need surgery to fix this?

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: Not feasible to pinpoint precise cause and effect, as would need imaging, and EMG results (if previously done), to provide correlations.  The question of surgery is indeed even more difficult in absence of definitive information.  You might  consider virtual consult with study results for a more comprehensive evaluation.  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 10

can sle cause neck pain and neck muscle cramp along with shooting pain in arms and wrists?

Accepted Answer

It can contribute: In as much as SLE makes one prone to certain types if peripheral neuropathy nerve entrapment syndromes (cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel etc) might be more likely to be symptomatic. In addition arthritic changes may result in nerve root or distal entrapment. Consultation with a neurologist might be warranted in your situation.

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What causes cramps in the left side of the neck only?

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What causes sudden cramp in the head and neck ?

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Does ovulation cause neck stiffness and or period like back cramps?

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What would cause cramps in the left side of neck has been happening a lot since my quadruple bypass 9 months ago?

A member asked:

Been getting a sharp pain and sometime a cramp in my neck when i yawn or open my mouth wide what could cause this?

A member asked:

Can a strain in your neck cause your muscle to twitch, cramp and some trouble swallowing? it felt like a level three strain cause the pain very sharp.

A member asked:

Extreme pain (cramps, shooting, pin and needles) in,under and above left breast.also in left shoulder and left side of neck. is this cause of concern?

A member asked:

I'm 32 year old man dealing with chronic reflux and dysphasia now i'm having neck cramps and muscle aches in the back of my neck could this be the cause of it. if so any solutions mri, gi series and endoscopy check out besides the two problems ?

A member asked:

I have chronic denervation in my arms being caused by compressed nerves in my neck. my symptoms are debilitating muscle cramps in my arms and fatigue, no pain. are these symptoms related to compressed nerves and would i need surgery to fix this?

A member asked:

Can sle cause neck pain and neck muscle cramp along with shooting pain in arms and wrists?

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