I am struggling with neck and shoulder pain with shooting pains running up back of skull which seems to be getting worse,for over a year,numbness in hands,and pins and needles in nose and forehead every day..any ideas? thanks, very worried and down?

Seems you might have a neck or neurological issue. Pl see your MD or a neurologist soon as without an exam and tests no diagnosis or treatment can be given.

You may possess cervical stenosis or multi-level radicular neck problems. Cannot exclude issues in brachial plexus or nerves in upper limbs. An EMG/ NCS may help, but a complete exam by a neurologist may point the way to further intervention.