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Posted 2/20/2011 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,

about five years ago I had an MRI of my cervical spine. It said I had DDD and a bulging disc at C3.  At that time I was having horrendous pain in my neck, down into my shoulder to the tips of my fingers.  I only have that occasionally now.  The latest is that I feel as though my neck is weak.  It almost feels as though I can't hold my head up. When I am at work, I slump down in my chair and that seems to help temporarily.  When I get home, I take a muscle relaxant, and that helps a LOT.  I take tramadol every day.  Sometimes that doesn't stop the neck pain either. I have no idea what this could be.  It is so strange, no sharp pains...just a dull pain, but painful just the same, and this feeling of weakness.  I know that no one here is  a doctor, but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this type of neck issue.

Thanks!

Vf

Posted 2/20/2011 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I have had severe neck issues for the past 15 years ever since I was in an auto accident which caused whiplash. I had a MRI and discovered I had two bulging discs in C5/6 and C6/7. I had 6 epidural injections because the pain got so bad that I had nerve related pain radiating down to my hands. That did the trick and except for "throwing" my neck out on occasion I have been fine. I am in physical therapy now to help strengthen my neck muscles and it is helping a lot.
Posted 2/20/2011 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Sherry,

I was in an auto accident that caused whiplash about 25 years ago.  I am thinking I will mention this to my ortho and see if he has some exercises I can do to strengthen my  neck or if I need to go to PT.

Thanks for the info!

V

Posted 2/20/2011 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
If you work at a desk all day, consider the possiblilty that your position is causing problems. Having a work ergonomic evaluation can be helpful, to see that everything is properly aligned. Most large companies have the ability to provide these. Otherwise, consider whether you're sitting hunched over, constantly looking down or up, etc.
Also, changing position frequently can help with this. We tend to get engrossed in our work and sit in the same position for a long time. This isn't good for our joints or our circulation. Make it a point to try to get up and move around at least once an hour.
Posted 2/21/2011 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
i have had a herniated disc in my neck which was painful and radiated to my right hand. they gave me two cortisone shots in my neck and i was wearing a neck piece for a while.

it has come back lately and i don't know why. i love to have the hot water from the shower pour over my neck. my neck also makes crackling noises.

i can't take any opiates because of ibs/c so have to do with mobic and rest.

if it ain't one thing it is something else.

take care of yourselves, everybody.
Posted 2/23/2011 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
I have compressed discs of either C3 4 and 5 or 4 5 and 6 , caused by Arthritis and wearing over time. Aside from pain when turning and a sort of stiff feeling in the back of my neck, I find that I can feel a second long sense of my balance being "off" It is most noticable if I am looking down as in reading a book. It deffinately feels like a balance issue and not actual dizziness. Anyone else?  This isnot a constant thing but happens often evough for me to ask. Merri                

Posted 2/25/2011 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Merri,

I would suggest you go to the doctor and tell him about your symptoms. It may be nothing, but you need to make sure there is no pressure on your spinal cord.

Best Wishes,
V
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