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Posted 2/21/2011 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

Does anyone have major problems with their neck? I went to a Chiro for 6months and noticed a HUGE difference in my neck. I feel like my head sits on my neck like it's either completely inflammed or have major spasms going on. I thought when that happened (hump on back) that it was due to me gaining weight. However, once I went to Chiro it all went down and neck and upper back felt better. I'm noticing that it's "swelling" back up again. I look like I'm the Hunchback from Notre Dame. LOL! It's really not funny though to me because I'm in pain majorly with it and like I said, it gives me a hump on my back. I can't go to Chiro all the time due to monies. It feels like it's on fire too.

Any insight would be great! Thanks for listening!
Posted 2/22/2011 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
hi bubbaryn,
Yes, I have pretty severe neck pain due to arthritis and myofascial pain syndrome on top of the fibro. When I figured out the chiropractor was aggravating my fibro, I stopped going It is not the same for everyone, he just somehow kept digging into the tender points and bringing me to tears and pain all day.

But if the chiro helps you, can you afford to go once a month?

Here are some things that help me, gentle stretching, heat, ice, and gentle massage. I also do not do things where I have to look up (like paint the ceiling) or turn my head for long periods of time. easy um whats it called . . . resistance exercise - press the side of your head Gently with your hand and try not to let your hand move your head. You can do this on all four sides. You can also do a clamshell exercise with your arms.

I tried botox injections and they majorly backfired.

Hope you find some answers.

Sue
Posted 2/22/2011 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I also have major problems with my neck from c3 thru c6 and the vertabre in between. The neck surgeon said there is not a surgical fix.

The chiro does help but not all chiro's are created equal. I went through a few before I found my gem. He is young, like early 30's. He explained to me why the others did not help. There are times that the base of my skull sometimes (almost always) feels bruised. My guy only charges me 25.00. I felt a difference after the second time I went, maybe even the first time. That never happened with any of the others. I only go every other month or so now but I started out at a few times a week.

I also roll up a pillow and more or less jam it under my neck so my head is tilted back and roll it back and forth. That can usually let me fall to sleep. I also have just about every neck massager on the market, my newest is conair. Plus the ice and heat.

I hope you find something that works
Posted 2/22/2011 7:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi~~

Also, you might mention this to your doctor. I have awful neck pain that induces headaches frequently. Mine is from arthritis in the spine. No amount of chiropractics will cure that. Plus the muscles in my neck, across the top of my shoulder are the most painful and sensitive of any on my body when it comes to fibro pain. Once last year my SIL wasn't thinking and came up behind me and grabbed the top of my shoulders close to my neck...in a fun and friendly fashion. The minute he made contact he realized what he had done and was apologizing all over the place. I did mention that my normal mode is to react and then see who is there. I've dropped people to the floor before before I even knew who they were when I get grabbed in the neck.shoulder area. Don't mess with a fibro in pain!!...lmbo

I do think it warrants a trip to your doctor just to make sure it's not something that need medical attention. If swelling is part of what's happening then certainly make that appointment.

Good luck!
Chutz
Posted 2/22/2011 11:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I have tension pains in my neck and upper shoulders. I recently bought from www.gardners.com a heating pad that you warm up in the microwave and it comes in scents. It is big enough to cover your neck as well as your shoulders. I swear by mine and it sends out moist heat. I don't usually promote products but this is awesome and every fibromite should have one! Have you also tried muscle relaxers? I am also not one to take medication but if I am in extreme pain, it also works. Hope this helps.
Take care,
Lisa
PS let us know how you are doing.
Posted 2/22/2011 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all! There's a lot of exercises I can't do due to my problems with my arms. I have to get my prescription for muscle relaxers refilled. I keep forgetting to use the heat. LOL! Imagine that, to forget something. I tell my self that when my toddler goes to bed I'll put the heat on my neck then completely FORGET. I have said stuff to the doctors about my neck but nothing seems to happen. I'll just have to find another good Chiro. Thanks for all your input.
Posted 2/22/2011 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bub,

 

Boy do I know where you are coming from. My neck is a major player for me. It now has major competition with my back, legs and fingers.  I always get this "thick" feeling in my neck and then the head starts hurting like I can't even describe. I try to keep moist heat, bio-freeze or a heating patch (no I don't work for them. I can use icy-hot or bengay...you name it) helps to alternate with that and ice too.

 

Hope you feel better soon!!

Posted 2/23/2011 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hey there. I was diagnosed with possible Fibromyalgia recently and my worst pain is in my neck and back. The pain radiates upward into the base of my skull, and the worst pain is in the muscle between my neck and shoulder. It's permanently swelled up almost an inch higher than the other side. My lower back muscles start hurting after 10 minutes of driving or about 15 minutes of walking and I have persistent knots in around 3 to 6 places in my back that flare up constantly.

I currently take Tramadol for the pain. Things like Advil have never done anything for me and neither have anti-inflamitory medications or muscle relaxants. Opiates seem like the only things that work for me, unfortunately. I was wondering if neck pain is associated with fibro too, so I'm glad you brought this up!

I saw some mention of exercise. My boyfriend is convinced that my back pain is due to not having enough muscle in my back to support me. Is there any truth to this? I try to get exercise, but always end up hurting too much to do it for long.
Posted 2/23/2011 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Hope!

Emm,

Do you feel like you are hunched over or your head is sitting on your neck/top of shoulders? This drives me crazy and hurts so bad. I need to get something for the heat and try that. I try and stretch that all out but when I do the next day I am in so much pain. We're danged if we do and danged if we don't. If you do this, it'll feel better for a bit then comes paying for it. But what we would do to feel pain free for at least an hour!
Posted 2/23/2011 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
livingdead, your post reminded me of one of the (actually 2) chiro's that I went to.

1) said that my muscles needed built up.  When I hit a deer the guy "bilked" my insurance for 10,000.00 in a year.  I did all kind of exercises including head and it did not help one bit.  I did those exercises 3 times a week at first then 2, then 1 until my ins cut him off.  I was soooo mad when I found out how much money.

2) said I was loosely ligamented therefore my ligaments were allowing stuff to get out of place.

I do not see either of those 2 and I am thankful foe my guy (chiro)

Posted 2/23/2011 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
I believe some studies showed that neck problems can contribute to the "cause" of fibro. I had my neck go out when I was 18 years old. It fell over to one side and I couldn't move it. Since then it's been messed up and I have arthritis in it. Everyday I have some pain in it and have to watch my postrure and try to do daily light stretches.

Chiroprature made the neck feel worse so I stopped that.

Some days the arthritis really acts up badly.

I find that a contour foam pillow is the best invention ever!!!!! Really helps prevent my neck pain.
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