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Old 01-22-2014, 10:25 AM #1
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Hello there. I have been diagnosed with antiphosphlipid, raynauds and Sjogrens for the past 15 years had cva in 2001 and many smaller events in between.overall, I'm doing well but
I wondered if anybody else has chronic neck pain? It is muscular, I think but my neck now cracks and pops much more than before. I've had this since October.
It absolutely kills me. A neck rub helps it temporarily but it comes roaring back. Hard to think and work with it.
When I first had big problems with the autoimmune stuff, I had a stiff neck constantly. But it's been better but. Ow back with a vengeance. Anybody else deal with this? Thank you!
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Have you ever had whiplash or do a lot of desk work?
Has your c spine been xrayed/imaged , to rule in or out as possible cause?
Another option is a comprehensive evaluation by a good PT.
Maybe some session of PT, or chiropractic, will fix it up or help..
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In fact, I just posted about it. My neck has been screaming the last few months espescially in the trap area. I also have antiphos and Raynauds. I have an ANA but have never had a formal diagnosis. I also have Lymes. I am undergoing an MRI tomorrow for it. I cant even lay down at night it burns me so much and when I press on the fascia its all swollen and tender..
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Hello there. I have been diagnosed with antiphosphlipid, raynauds and Sjogrens for the past 15 years had cva in 2001 and many smaller events in between.overall, I'm doing well but
I wondered if anybody else has chronic neck pain? It is muscular, I think but my neck now cracks and pops much more than before. I've had this since October.
It absolutely kills me. A neck rub helps it temporarily but it comes roaring back. Hard to think and work with it.
When I first had big problems with the autoimmune stuff, I had a stiff neck constantly. But it's been better but. Ow back with a vengeance. Anybody else deal with this? Thank you!
Yes! I have horrible pain! If I am not consciously relaxing those muscles, they are tightening up. I feel that if I move too quickly, something will break. Nothing wrong they can find in the spine or shoulders. I had it equally on both sides and was getting cortisone shots regularly. Even walking behind me, people would remark about one shoulder being higher than the other at times.

I went gluten free on a hunch, and the pain on the left side is GONE! Now thinking the pain on the right must be a similar autoimmune thing - probably my thyroid, as my T3 and T4 numbers are in the basement or lower. Guess I will find out soon, as testing the thyroid, antibodies, etc. is going to be done soon.

I do hope you find something that helps....
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Thank you all for your replies. I hae not had an MRI...I will call my rheumatologist this week to see what it can be.
I had a flu-like thing in October and neck pin was horrible wit it. It just never seemed to leave. The weight of my own head is too much. So weird!
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I have Sjogrens Syndrome and other health concerns. Not too long ago, I had a similar problem. I think I took an xray....some minor concerns were found, but really more along the lines of normal aging.

I ended up taking Soma and going to Physical Therapy for at least two months. I gradually lowered the Soma and knock on wood, the pain stopped.

I also occasionally got a LIGHT massage.

In two months, it was gone .

Wishing you well.
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