Question 1

what does a pinched nerve in neck feel like?

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Pinched nerve: A pinched nerve's main symptom is pain.  This pain is typically described as shooting or radiating pain.  If one particular nerve is pinched or irritated one could typically expect to have radiating pain is a consistent pattern (dermatome).  The best things to diagnose this are a good physical exam, MRI and/or emg.
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Question 2

what is usually done for a pinched nerve in the neck?

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It depends: It seems you have Cervical radiculopathy diagnosed by MRI. And you were given Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack, Physical Therapy and possibly a NSAID/Pain medicine. These are good conservative approach.If you continue having  progressive symptoms affecting strength of your upper Extremities tour Orthopedic surgeon will discuss with you different pressure relieving surgical procedure

Question 3

whats the best thing to take for a pinched nerve in the neck?

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Not medication: The best treatments are always those that get at the root cause of the problem.  The nerve needs to get "un-pinched."  often physical therapy or traction will help but sometimes surgery is needed.

Question 4

is heat good for a pinched nerve in the neck?

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Could be: In general, heat increases local circulation and lessens muscle stiffness.

Question 5

can a pinched nerve in the neck cause a stroke?

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No: Strokes are caused by decreased blood flow to the brain or bleeding in the brain. A pinched nerve in the neck does not affect the brain.

Question 6

can a pinched nerve in the neck be the cause of headache?

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It can: The pinched nerve can cause a occipital headache if it is at the c34 level, otherwise indirect muscular headaches can occur from mechanical disc and muscular injuries.  Headaches associated with visual changes and in the front of the head are usually not associated with the neck directly.

Question 7

would it be possible that a pinched nerve in the neck cause headache?

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Headache: Headaches are not uncommon in patients with a cervical neck pain.

Question 8

it could be possible that a pinched nerve in the neck cause dizziness?

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No: Not in my opinion pinched nerves in neck cause arm pain.

Question 9

is a pinched nerve in the neck life threatening if action  is not taken quickly.?

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No: A problem that compromises the spinal cord itself would be urgent and serious. The garden variety "pinched nerve" problem in the cervical spine could cause serious pain and sometimes muscle weakness, but is not life threatening. It only affects one or two nerves, and causes symptoms only in the upper part of the body.

Question 10

what can be done for nerve impingement in the neck? is that the same as a pinched nerve in the neck? what are the symptoms of nerve infringement? help

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Nerve impingement?: can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain. Prevention treatment is always recommended. This condition must be professionally managed. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management. 
It is the same as a pinched nerve.

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