Neck pain?

Question

I have pain from the base of the skull, to the middle of my back. Its worse in my neck, and at the base of the skull, upper neck i guess, and if it doesnt hurt all the time, i get shooting pain, or it feels like somethings being tickled inside, like nerves or somethin. Its been goin on for about 2 weeks, and i havent been able to see the doctor yet. Anyone had this problem before?

Answer 1

I had a similar experience. You need to go get this checked by a doctor. ALL OF YOUR NERVES run down from your skull through your spinal cord. Especially if you are experiencing any sense of numbness ANYWHERE on your body.

Mine started up when I fell doing some yardwork. I thought I had twisted wrong or something. After a few days I then thought I had a disc out of place because I kept having upper back and neck pain.
Long story short, I ended up in the hospital (emergency) about a month later. I ended up having a laminectomy (with fusion). I now have 2 titanium rods holding my neck so as to support my head.
It has been a year now, and most of my numbness went away. The doctors told me I was within millimeters (and I'm not exaggerating) from being paralyzed.

Don't mess around with your spine!

Answer 2

Did you have some kind of physical trauma recently? Auto accident, fall from a bike or skateboard? Do you work a job where you look downward all day and your neck is bent? It sounds like a pinched nerve. An X-ray would only show if a bone was doing it. Otherwise you may have to get an MRI which would show soft tissue problems. I'd make an appointment to see a Dr. and in the meantime, maybe ice it. If you're running a fever, see a doctor immediately! It may be meningitis which is serious.

Answer 3

Actually, yes. For some weeks now. The pain comes and goes, but when it comes, it's excruiciating. We both need to see doctors. I think mine may be the result of a fall.