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I pinched a nerve in my neck. can you get a stroke? is it dangerous?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Anyone can get strok: Bad news: anyone can get a stroke. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, illicit drugs etc can increase your risk. A stroke is dangerous b/c if it doesn't kill you, it can be rather debilitating b/c you can't do what you used to do prior to stroke. Luckily, pinched nerve in neck is unrelated to stroke, although there is some concern w/rapid snapping movements of neck

Answered 2/17/2016

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