Yes, a doctor can reassure you that this is very unlikely to happen, and need not be feared. . although you are in much pain, with what sounds like cluster headaches, it is very unlikely that death can occur from this. Talking to your doctor will reassure you of this. Treatment that helps with this is below:
"Cervical traction may be suggested, either at home with the advice of a physical therapist or in a health-care setting."
"Pain is treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen. If these drugs are ineffective, a short-term prescription for corticosteroids or muscle relaxants may be given. For chronic pain, tricyclic antidepressants can be prescribed. Although these drugs were developed to treat depression, they are also effective in treating pain. Once any pain is resolved, exercises to strengthen neck muscle and preserve flexibility are prescribed."
"If the pain is severe, a short treatment of epidural corticosteroids may be prescribed with discretion. A corticosteroid such as prednisone can be combined with an anaesthetic and injected with a long needle into the space between the damaged disk and the covering of the nerve and spinal cord. Injection into the cervical epidural space relieves severe pain that is not managed with conventional treatment. Frequent use of this treatment is not medically recommended and is used only if the more conservative therapy is not effective."
"If pain is continuous and does not respond to conservative treatment, surgery may be suggested. Surgery is usually not recommended for neck pain, but it may be necessary to address radiculopathy and myelopathy. Surgery is particularly recommended for people who have already developed moderate to severe symptoms of myelopathy, although age or poor health may prohibit that recommendation. The specific details of the surgery depend on the structures involved, but the overall goal is to relieve pressure on the nerve root, spinal cord, or blood vessels and to stabilize the spine."
Although ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE" may be helpful, it is highly suggested that this not be the main means by which you treat this.
Please talk with your physician as soon as possible to relieve your anxiety and fearfulness about death. You don't need this fear, to compound your pain and healing.
2007-02-07 05:14:09
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answered by CHERI * 2
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Muscles, pain and referred pain The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies gives the best answer and has a 75% success rate.
Molasses gives the potassium and magnesium to help regulate the body
Drink water - running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil - things go wrong.
2007-02-08 17:28:51
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answered by Keko 5
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You may want to see an interventional pain management specialist. They are trained to diagnose and treat these type of conditions. He may want to do some injections into your neck in conjuntion with medications and physical therapy. Contact your primary care doctor for a referral.
2007-02-07 13:37:09
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answered by rwill54287 3
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It happened to me also. Some nerve is getting compressed and playing havoc. Do meditation, pranayama and regular exercise. I was drinking Noni herbal fruit juice which has helped a lot to me and I am still drinking since last one and a half year.
2007-02-07 16:15:54
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answered by Anonymous
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Don't be pessimistic.Your ailments are curable by practising pranayam yog and aasans like Makar Asan. Please take help of a practising yog person with known credibility. Have faith in you ,you will get relief.
2007-02-08 13:50:43
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answered by Anonymous
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There is no medicine in the world to treat this problem!
You will have to believe Alternate Systems of Medicines.
Acupuncture is the only answer. I have treated 20 year old cases. There is no point of frustration. With medicines you will suicide.
2007-02-07 05:39:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Tylenol and Counseling?
2007-02-07 05:11:27
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answered by Sooner 4
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Consult your doctor.
2007-02-07 05:22:08
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answered by ud 5
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