I have this too. Also herniated disks between 5-6-7. I think I have accepted that the disks are not the problem. I don't see how it can cause damage to the nerve fibers all over my entire body.

One of my neuros seems confident that I have sjogrens so I am also on a sjogrens forum. I asked about the pressure/pain on the sides of my face and ears and many people got back to me saying that it is the attack on the parotid gland and saying it is "normal" for sjogrens. Also, many people got back to me saying that their onset was acute and rapid before it settled down and now they can cope, but have flares.

Hey canagirl,

You refer to your neck issue of the disk as "only" a hernieated disk, but that is in my opinion a pretty big deal. I had surgery on a disk in 2008 and it was anything but "only a disk". It completely devastated my life! I was in constant pain and could not dress myself, sleep, walk, the list goes on and on. I am assuming there must be varying degrees of severity among each dx. In my case it was severe! I just do not want you to disregard that dx. It could be causing you major issues. I am no expert! I'm just referring to my personal experience. Maybe yours is mild and not compressing a nerve? I have read several of your posts and I am so so sorry for all your trouble. I'm praying you get relief soon.

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Btw, I was considering acupuncture but given your experience, I am very reluctant to try that now. Do you think most of your issues are a result of a botched acu. session?

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I've heard a herniated disc can cause issues but my doc says that there is no change in signal intensity so no cord compression. I have in my lumbar too. Doc says that if he took an MRI of the entire population over half would have herniated discs. I too thought that this must be my issue but apparently not.
I had neurological issues before acupuncture but NO pAIn. I am certain the acupuncture caused this pain. No doubt about it