It has been happening for a few years now. The pain is about two inches up from the bottom of my hairline on the back of my neck. It is extremely painful. Do you know what might be causing thisi?
2006-09-24 21:14:07 · 10 answers · asked by Taunia 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I've had this happen numerous times. It's not serious. It is thought to be caused when a quick movement causes the compression or pinching of the bundle of nerves (brachial plexus) that run from the back of the neck into the arm. This often occurs from a twisting of the neck and head. My episodes only last about 15 seconds and then completely go away. If the pain continues for several hours or involves one or both arms, see a doctor right away.
2006-09-24 21:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual nerve being hit is the auricular nerve.. goes up behind the ear and burns pretty fiercely for a few seconds..A good chiropractor will correct the problem for you temporarily but he/she should train you in what you need to do to keep it from recurring. There is excessive and unequal muscle tension at the base of the skull.. you will find it much more tender on the side you experience the searing pain. Indicating there is a retraining of muscles being a necessary process to prevention.
2006-10-02 18:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes many doctors are giving out way too many drugs. From pain killers to antibiotics. And it is our fault! So many patients just want to take a pill and make whatever go away. We are not demanding the explanations and education from our doctors that we deserve, but we are demanding drugs. The fact of the matter is that if a patient doesn't get what they want from a doctor they find a new doctor sooooo, doctors give us drugs to keep us happy. Narcotic pain killers, xanax, antidepressants, even unwarranted antibiotics. And all of these drugs have side effects and some are dangerous and addictive. Change society and this won't be a problem, until then demand care from your own doc not just drugs.
2016-03-18 01:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also get this searing white hot pain that will stop you in your tracks. It seems to come when I turn my head to fast.The doctor once told me it could be a nerve ending.
2006-09-30 14:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by firewomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get an Xray, you may have calcium build up this causes severe pain when you move a certain way trapping or pinching the nerve Carrott juice helps.
2006-09-29 16:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mosez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered from these pains my whole life. A doctor has never given me a definitive answer as to what it might be. It has always worried me because doctors couldn't really explain it. They have become less and less often as I get older, but continue to occur. Maybe one day they'll quit all together. It's nice to know that I'm not alone. I wish you good luck in finding some relief.
2006-10-02 09:13:27 · answer #6 · answered by britt7248 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strain and tentions or even stress. Go see a doctor or a Chiropracter. They can help you and the Chiroprcter can adjust your neck. A nerve is probably being pinched and so you need to get yourself checked.
2006-09-24 21:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pinched nerve?
2006-09-24 21:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by Kitkat Bar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stress could be a contributory factor
2006-09-28 19:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oops sounds evil. i STRONGLY advice that you find a doctor. one who can explain it.
2006-09-25 03:22:04 · answer #10 · answered by idiotte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋