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Posted 5/16/2014 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone
So I know I did post one on neck ache earlier, but that ache was relatively very less compared to my pain now.. And not only that, I've now started to even have shoulder ache and my upper spine also hurts. I recently found a solution to this and that was a hot water bottle massage, but that doesn't seem to make much of a difference either nowadays. It worked wonders for like a month and a half.
My appointment can't be scheduled before 3 weeks unfortunately, and I really need to study now and of course, atleast get a temporary solution for this pain. Painkillers make me feel even worse.
What to do?
:'-(
Posted 5/16/2014 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
I know what you're going through. The first time I went to a doctor about severe neck pain, I found out it wasn't my neck so much but my shoulder. It was radiating to my neck. I had a frozen shoulder. He did a steroid shot into the joint which really helped. Unfortunately, I injured both shoulders, one twice, since then and I live with constant pain in them. My arthritis is worse there than anywhere else in my body.

I haven't had a steroid shot in them for years because the last one I had "crystalized" in the joint, according to the doctor, and caused worse pain and swelling. Not fun.

I actually got more success with ice on the joint than with heat, though it's usually prescribed to alternate the two. Heat helps the pain; ice helps the inflammation.

Post Edited (JaSanne) : 5/16/2014 11:52:21 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/17/2014 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
@JaSanne: Thanks for the advice. And I'm definitely gonna try an ice pack. That was a great idea, just hope it works for me
Posted 5/17/2014 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
Have you seen a chiropractor? I would get migraines that were radiating from my neck. It worked wonders to have it all adjusted.
Posted 5/17/2014 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
@scifigal2k: Ok, call it my ignorance, but I didn't know who a chiropractor was exactly until u just mentioned.
So that's gonna be my next stop as soon as I return home! Thanks a ton :-)
But u know, today even my arms and fingers were slightly aching.. Had to apply a balm and did a massage to calm it for a while :-(
Posted 5/19/2014 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
@scifigal2k: I tried the ice pack massage therapy amd well, the whole of my right shoulder and neck were writhing in pain. I could basically feel the pain radiating till my right elbow.
I hope that's not a problem?
What I did was place the ice pack on my upper spine, just below the neck, and when I was shaking in pain, I put the pack where the pain exactly was. Did it for a half an hour.

After the whole thing last night, my right arm+shoulder were stiff and massaging it brought more pain.
Feeling better now, but I haven't exactly tested it cuz I'm kinda scared it'll start paining again.
Feel fine now, though

This whole pain and stuff is normal right?
Posted 5/19/2014 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
seconding the chiropractor. i have no idea what's wrong, but if it's muscular or skeletal, the chiropractor can at least diagnose it, possibly fix it if it's something they can fix with a re-alignment. you should also talk to your doctor about it (as soon as you get the chance)- they might be able to do something to help, too, and they should be able to figure out what it is and give you pain meds, at least.

i passed out in the shower a few years ago, smacked my spine on the way down. pinched a nerve, was pretty much immobile. chiropractor had me standing upright with one pop, and staying that way after only a few visits. i still get tingles now and then (you can't have an injury that severe with no lingering effects!) but a re-alignment keeps it from getting bad. i usually go in every 1-2 weeks, just to keep things from getting too uncomfortable. my neck/shoulders like to get out of alignment, too.
Posted 5/20/2014 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry the ice pack made the pain worse! Ice helps inflammation by making the swelling go down and thus relieving pain in a joint. You could have a pinched nerve or something else going on. Be sure to tell your doctor that the pain got worse with ice as that will help in diagnosing the problem. So sorry! -Joy
Posted 5/20/2014 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
@JaSanne: oh You don't have to be sorry for anything. My mom had also heard about the ice massage. But it not working is something for the doc to understand. Cuz the hot massage is not helping either. Atleast I tried all I could
Posted 5/20/2014 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
Try a heating pad. Some migraines need heat instead of cold.
Posted 5/21/2014 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
@scifigal2k: have been and still am doing the heat massage
Posted 5/21/2014 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
I have no advice, just wanted to say sorry you're in such pain and hope you find a way to resolve it soon.
Posted 5/21/2014 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
@operatic: Means a lot, thanks :-)
Posted 5/22/2014 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
So sorry to hear of your symptoms. Are you having swelling and stiffness in your joints?

P.S.
Your dx and medication list seem all to familiar to me when I was your age. Hope things improve for you.
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