Thanks for your input.
No whiplash; but it appeared like a muscle/vessel on the left side of my neck would bulge/protrude; eventually began to extended to my shoulder, then to my shoulder blade. It was more like spasms.

I suffered from migraines since early teens. Light especially would cause my left eye pressure; then the side of the neck ( muscle/vessel) would stiffen/protrudel. This continued until the bulge all the way from neck to the shoulder remained permanent. Some days worse than others. I did have physical therapy and manipulation to attempt to realign my neck, etc.

During an eye exam by an Ophthalmologist I was asked me if anyone had ever mentioned I had Cervical Dystonia. This was the first I had heard of this. He recommended a Neurologist at Rush Medical Center who specialized in using botox for treatment of Dystonia. She said I had a milder form of Cervical Dystonia. I had a couple of botox treatments but didn't notice any change so I stopped.

A few years ago, along with some other meds, I was prescribed Vallium. After a few months I noticed I had started to be able to lay on my left side. (I hadn't been able to do that for several years.) Valium is not only for anxiety; but muscle spasms. While I still have these issues,; they are much milder and less painful.


Gerry