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I have been having neck pain since I met with an accident. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I involved in a car accident seven years ago. I have been having problems with my neck ever since. I recently consulted an orthopedic specialist and had an MRI done last week. The results are as follow: Multilevel degenerative disc disease with straightening of lordosis. Multilevel bul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The joints of the neck are the discs and the facets. As one ages they wear out. This can be aggravated by accidents. This process can cause pain in two ways. Joint pain in the neck without neurological weakness or numbness. Neurological problems from pressure on the ne... Read Full »
Why do I have lymph node pain under my neck?
Query: Hi doctor, What could be causing the extreme pains in my lymph nodes under my neck and tingling the in head? Should I see a doctor in person? I had a sinus infection a month ago when the neck pains suddenly appeared. I was given antibiotics. It got rid of my other sinus symptoms, but not the lymph ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first possibility of meningitis is unlikely. It would cause fever, severe headache and patient will be very sick. I do not think this to be a lymph node pain because lymph nodes will hurt only when they enlarge in a short duration of maximum one or two wee... Read Full »
I have severe neck and head tension due to anxiety. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I experience significant tension in my neck and head, accompanied by noticeable shaking. Initially, I suspected it might be muscle spasms, possibly linked to anxiety, especially since it predominantly occurs at school. However, I have noticed it happening even during relaxed moments, and t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.Based on the symptoms you have described, you may be encountering manifestations of a neurological condition known as focal dystonia. This disorder leads to involuntary muscle contractions in specific areas like the neck, should... Read Full »
I am having neck pain after anterior discectomy of C3, C4 and C5. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old, before 16 years underwent anterior discectomy of c3c4&c4c5 with fusion. Even had neck pain and pain got radiated to neck and back while working. Suffering with pain for 16 years but I got used to it. But for past few months neck became very very week am not able ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and medical history along with the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The problem does not seem to be due to the fused C3-4 or C4-5 levels. In fact a disc prolapse at C5-C6 with nerve compression is causing t... Read Full »
My mother is under medication for thyroid and has neck, shoulder pain and tremors. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This is about my mother she is 50 in age and had been diagnosed with thyroid around two years back after that she started taking medicine Thyroxine Sodium tablet 50mg, and after few months it was in control but that a year again while she was still on thyroid medicine she had started ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, among thyroid problem, it is the hyperthyroidism that causes tremors, but your mother has hypothyroidism. It could still be due to thyroid medications if the dose is very high. Even in that case, the tremors would be on both sides and not restricted to one side... Read Full »
My neck pain is persistent despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 46-year-old, and for the past few weeks, I have been experiencing persistent neck pain, and it is affecting my daily life. I cannot turn my head without sharp pain shooting through my neck, and the discomfort is spreading down my arm. I have tried over-the-counter pain relievers ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am sorry for what you are experiencing now. Your description of the nature of your pain is highly compatible with cervical radiculopathy, as muscle sprain pain cannot extend to the arm. In such cases, physi... Read Full »
I am experiencing sharp neck pain after a fracture. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I suffered a spinous process C7 fracture six and a half weeks ago. I experience no numbness, only difficulty in moving my arms due to pain and sharp discomfort in my neck. The doctors advised me to take medication for two weeks, wear a soft collar for eight to ten weeks, and rest. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.This fracture typically takes nearly eight weeks to heal completely, or sometimes even longer. You can resume daily activities now, such as cooking, but continue using the collar for at least eight weeks while engaging in activities as much as possible to expedite the he... Read Full »
I am experiencing persistent headaches. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing headaches and neck pain for almost a week, and medications are not providing relief. Additionally, my hand hurts, and I am dealing with neuropathy in my legs, which is causing significant discomfort. I have had pancreatitis and received a shot for it. Currently,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on the information you have provided, it is unclear which specific medications you are taking for your headache and neck ache. Please provide more details about these symptoms, such as when they occur, their severity, and any other associated symptoms. This will he... Read Full »
How can I get rid of neck pain due to prolonged sitting?
Query: Hello doctor, I have to sit nine hours per day at work. Due to long time sitting, there is a pain in my neck. What should I do to get rid of this pain? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A very common issue with people working on the desk. Long hours at a stretch spent in poor posture and bad ergonomic position leads to the symptoms you describe. I will recommend reading about the correct office or desk posture and making changes to your laptop screen ... Read Full »
Can chiropractic exercises dislocate my ribs?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 50 years old with a height of 5 feet 2 inches and a weight of 110 pounds. I recently started chiropractic treatment for my back and neck pain. My chiropractor also taught me exercises that I should do at home daily. After about two months of two chiropractic sessions per week and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ribs or for that matter any bone is unlikely to pop out by simple exercises as the exercises are done for a short period of time and any displacement that would occur due to exercise is small and lasts the time you are exercising. Prominence and associated pain are m... Read Full »