Hey guys, I could use some house hold soultions if any of you can help. Thanks. My problem is my neck is swollen and my neck is out of alignment. Now I can't really do anything about it until I can get the swelling to go down. Problem is, ice is really working well so I am looking for something to supplement it. Due to other health issues I can't take Ib profin or any other drug that is a blood thinner. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
2006-08-25 14:51:56 · 8 answers · asked by freeze_guy_2001 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Lay on the couch and balance your neck on the arm of the couch. or on a pillow. Rub your neck and put ice where it throbs the most. it should be better with a little TV!
2006-08-25 20:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by rivers! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say try a good chiropractor. By ths I mean someone who comes recommended....good chirpractors are like good therapists...some are good, some fabulous, some just out for money. As a child, my parents used a product call Iodex when I had swollen glands. The salve was used in conjunction with ice and worked quite well. However, a gifted chiropractor can straighten out your neck in no time at all and will usually recommend supplements.
2006-08-25 21:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I am sorry you are suffering. Ice is a good idea, and drs. recommend ice to reduce swelling at the time of an injury, and applications of heat to improve circulation and promote healing, usually @ 48 hrs. after the injury. I wear a soft cervical collar when my neck acts up, and wear it while I am sleeping to keep my head more supported on my shoulders. I also have one of those funny shaped flat foamy pillows that have a small curve and a larger curve on it that I bought at Walmart, that is pretty comfortable. Try a flatter pillow, too. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not any kind of a blood thinner. Have you ever asked your dr. about a prescription muscle relaxant? Make sure you check with your doc, too.
2006-08-25 22:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by bobandsue M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is your neck swollen? I don't know why you aren't getting SOME relief from the ice. Do you have swollen glands? Is it a muscle twisted?
2006-08-25 21:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say it enough to you guys on this site. If your neck is swollen and out of alignment...GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM!
2006-08-25 21:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a severe neck problem & go see a chiropractor once a week & he does wonders for me.
2006-08-25 21:55:31 · answer #6 · answered by day by day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Aspercreme and BlueStuff (Blue Stuff.com)
also there is Ben-Gay
and Absorbine Jr.
Theralgesic is another good rub.
2006-08-26 02:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by snowcrablegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iced tea may help
tylenol wouldn't hurt
menthol cough drops to suck on
2006-08-25 21:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋