pain in the neck
 

On the one hand I am hoping that somebody out there has had, or still has, the same neck problem I have had for 20 years. I do not wish this on anybody but just hope there is some good advice to be had
So to begin, about 20 years ago I started to suffer with neck tightening accompanied by a slight dizzy feeling. I ended up going to a chiropractor who found a problem with 2 vertibre and manipulated them back in line. I felt fine for a few months but relapsed and went back to the chiro for more treatment. This has continued for the years since then, although some of the chiropractors I have seen have suggested the problem is a trapped nerve, especially as I have the dizzy spells along with the pain.
March 2007 I attended a local chiropractor for the usual treatment, actually hip and neck manipulation. Left the practice to walk home, 5 mins into the walk felt very dizzy and started to shake, got onto the floor before I fell down, called a friend and got taken to the hospital. It turned out I had a stroke caused by the manipulation which ripped open the main artery up the right side of the neck.
I was left with severe vertigo, which I still have one year later. After many sessions with my neurologist and physio they are at a loss to explain the vertigo, what is causing it or how to treat it.
I am convinced this is still a nerve issue, and the actual pain is of secondary concern, I am more worried about being in a situation when vertigo strikes and causes a danger to me, driving a car for example. Even on public transport I have to consider getting off early due to panic, loss of spatial awareness and feeling sick, from the vertigo. (sometimes my eyes feel like they are locked into one position and when I move them I feel even worse.
I have had 2 MRI scans which show the artery is now nicely healed. Is there a way to check the nerves, a scan of some sort.
I am sure this condition is not unique and am hoping for some advice. The hospital staff and my GP have no idea what to do to help "surprise surprise"

Looking forward to hearing from anyone with comments. Thanks

Hi Steve and welcome to NeuroTalk! How is the law suit coming along? :o
Just kidding of course. I was going to direct you to our spinal disorder forum but on rereading your post I think you should look around and jump in anywhere on any number of forum.

I'm glad you've joined us...this is a great place to find support. :grouphug:

Hello Steve and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Like Alfie said.... make yourself at home, put your feet up and check out all of our wonderful informative forums. Everyone here is so helpful; you're gonna love being here. :welcome_sign:

Oh, and sorry I can't help w/your vertigo probs, but glad you found us...

Hello and welcome to Neurotalk - you will find many great people here.
If you need anything just ask - i will try and help you if I can.
Thanks and welcome onboard !!

Hi steve

Welcome to NT! I have TOS and often will experience dizziness as a result of entrapped nerve. There is one doc that has developed a special MRI to see inflamed and entrapped nerves but it is expensive and only in 2 cities. Go to drfiller.com or nervemed.com or search for neurography and you should find it. He's a good doc but expensive and his MRI has not caught on. You also might want to get an ENG which could show something.


Good luck

Hi Steve and Welcome to the forum! Sorry to hear that you had a stroke and it left you with problems of vertigo. :eek:

I relate to your problem because I had a stroke at 19, and it left me with central and peripheral vertigo. It's been over 25 years for me. I have never bumped into some one else with perpetual vertigo. It's constant slow motion in my head. The vertigo is different.

Have you had an 'ENG' so the doctor's can get an idea as to were the vertigo is originating? Brain verses ear, or both. Any nystagmus. (eye movement) ?

I hope things get better for you!