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15 years of chronic neck pain that comes and goes and radiates down left arm.

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saleymac
saleymac

Hi, I am currently suffering with this terrible neck pain that radiates down my left arm and causes pins and needles in my hand. I have had this same condition for a good 15 years. It started as a teenager and comes and goes. When the pain is really bad I am in agony. Also when I breath in and out I get a shooting pain down my arm. When it is causing me problems I can't move, drive or do anything so that is why I haven't been to the GP about it. Painkillers don't touch the pain and it gets worse when I have a virus or really tired. When I don't have pain I do notice that I have restricted movement in my neck and it pops and cracks easily when strained. It hasn't got worse over the years but it is a nusiance and would like to know what it is and what I can do about it. Thanks

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  • Gerry_the_neck
    Gerry_the_neck

    Posted

    It does sound like cervical spondylosis, i.e. wear and tear in neck area causing various nerve symptoms/reactions. Might be wise to see your Gp and try and get a referral for an MRI scan as this will reveal if it is C/S. Xrays tend to be unreliable for this condition. If so, there is advice on this site for managing the problem, before opting for painkilling medications or even more serious interventions.

    Gerry

  • pauljames
    pauljames

    Posted

    I had severe neck pain along with headaches.

    I use an osteopath to treat me now instead of my doctor and pills.

    I suggest you research osteopathy and other alternative therapies when you are well enough.

  • kazgee
    kazgee

    Posted

    hi saleymac,sounds like C5/C6 problems try gym ball sit on bounce up and down get blood cerculating again in neck idea :D
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