Current Events > Never had neck and shoulder pain before. Man it sucks!!

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I wonder if it has anything to do with when I had a car accident in February, had slight pain then afterwards for a week but it wasnt this bad.

Could barely move my head this morning, the the pain shoots towards my right ear and eye as well.

Gotta do max dose ibuprofen and see if ot helps.

Anyone had neck pain come up several months after an accident?

Maybe I should call the clinic today.

Stay away from ibuprofen, repeated doses makes the pain worse.

Try a capsaicin muscle rub, only thing that really works for deep pain.
(*wash hands thoroughly or apply with glove)

Thermador446 posted...

Stay away from ibuprofen, repeated doses makes the pain worse.

Try a capsaicin muscle rub, only thing that really works for deep pain.
(*wash hands thoroughly or apply with glove)

I need a source for the Ibuprofen thing. I clearly have inflammation and its anti-inflammatory. I do rub with tiger balm.

Thermador446 posted...

Stay away from ibuprofen, repeated doses makes the pain worse.

can confirm. it's why i could only take it for X amount of days. before i go cold turkey for a while.

had back pain myself for a month once, both incidents (one with bending, the other from a seizure incident). really hot weather and dehydration caused the last incident (learned something that day).

FF_Redux posted...

Anyone had neck pain come up several months after an accident?

Maybe I should call the clinic today.

I pulled a deep muscle or nerve in the area about an inch behind the ear.

Never felt such pain before. Its kinda sharp pain in the location but it also radiates all the way up the back of my head and to the right side.

So I was having neck pain as well as a migraine for like 3 full weeks until it healed.

I dont want to go to sleep, the pain was horrible to wake up to. And its prob gonna be worse tomorrow.

Maybe Ill sleep on the couch as then I wont turn on the pain side which Ill do if I sleep on the bed.

FF_Redux posted...

I dont want to go to sleep

my suggestion of the recliner probably won't work :(.

Clinic called today, they didnt have time until monday next week for me. Fucking hell.

Did you perhaps turn 30 recently?

Didn't see this topic, I posted in another one saying the same thing. It sucks. Took me over a week to get out of being miserable and sleepless. I took Naproxen for the inflammation.

Null_Gain posted...

Did you perhaps turn 30 recently?

If soon 8 years ago is recent then yes.

modena posted...

Didn't see this topic, I posted in another one saying the same thing. It sucks. Took me over a week to get out of being miserable and sleepless. I took Naproxen for the inflammation.

Yea I prob need something stronger, OTC ibuprofen aint doint it. Feels like its spreading to the other side now too, need to call the clinic again.

Ok Im not feeling well and my brain has gone overdrive with anxiety.

My mind has started to think what if its TBE (tick-borne encephalitis).

Resons why:
More muscles have started to be in pain today, but still contained around the area.

I have an itchy bite on my stomach, I was in nature on Sunday and the worst pain started on monday (but Ive had milder neck and shoulder pain a week before)

I just threw up and had watery diarreah, but that could be a reaction to the weird cucumber I ate I made topic about or food poisoning from food I cooked yesterday (ground meat).

Havent had any fever tho.

Its past midnight and my brain wants to fuck with me probably.

I have a doctors appointment tomorrow to get better pain meds.

I dunno if I can fall asleep.

Bump

Depending on where the pain is, a massage can help. A legit massage, that is. Not from some place just outside city limits liable to be raided by the vice squad.

A coworkers son also was having neck issues similar, she made him go to the ER. Turned out it was an infection.

it definitely could be from the car accident. my mom had neck problems after one.

I've been dealing with it for years. I just got used to it after awhile.

FF_Redux posted...

If soon 8 years ago is recent then yes.

It's something of a joke/non joke that people hitting 30 suddenly just experience all new aches, pains and maladies out of nowhere

Doctor prescribed to me:
Ketoprofen for inflammation and pain
Gabapentin for pain
Chlorzoxazone as muscle relaxant

Hope it works but he also said it can take a month before its treated.

FF_Redux posted...

Doctor prescribed to me:
Ketoprofen for inflammation and pain
Gabapentin for pain
Chlorzoxazone as muscle relaxant

Hope it works but he also said it can take a month before its treated.

Shit, that sounds reckless as fuck. No wonder there's a prescription drug epidemic. Try finding out the underlying cause of that pain, and it will help you in the long run, rather than causing other issues from taking all those pills. Good luck.

Best thing you can do to fight it is to regularly exercise, hydrate and stretch.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

Shit, that sounds reckless as fuck. No wonder there's a prescription drug epidemic. Try finding out the underlying cause of that pain, and it will help you in the long run, rather than causing other issues from taking all those pills. Good luck.

Its not opioids, I need the antiinflammatory pills to reduce the inflammation.
I have no idea why I have the pain neither does the doctor. I am meeting up with the physiotherapist on monday.
The Gabapentin is a drug for epilepsy but also for nerve pain and he said that will help with the pain most and my pain is pretty bad. I can take up to 3 muscle relaxants a day but Im not gonna take more than one for the night if I really need to.

Havent had a good night sleep since Sunday and its just getting worse so I need the medication, even if I hate taking medicine.

FF_Redux posted...

Its not opioids, I need the antiinflammatory pills to reduce the inflammation.
I have no idea why I have the pain neither does the doctor. I am meeting up with the physiotherapist on monday.
The Gabapentin is a drug for epilepsy but also for nerve pain and he said that will help with the pain most and my pain is pretty bad. I can take up to 3 muscle relaxants a day but Im not gonna take more than one for the night if I really need to.

Havent had a good night sleep since Sunday and its just getting worse so I need the medication, even if I hate taking medicine.

Get your CBC, Metabolic panel, and CRP blood tests done. We want to look at your wbc, rbc, calcium, liver, kidney, and any sign of auto-immune disorder, inflammation in your body. Good luck.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

Get your CBC, Metabolic panel, and CRP blood tests done. We want to look at your wbc, rbc, calcium, liver, kidney, and any sign of auto-immune disorder, inflammation in your body. Good luck.

No tests ordered, he said an MRI could find something but if he ordered one Id get it in 3 months and Id already be healed.

TC I just left from my very first chiropractor visit. I was doing good but had to do some physical upper body work yesterday that aggravated it again. Tomorrow if I wake up feeling like today I'm going to my local minor emergency clinic.

I'll post what they give me if I go.

modena posted...

TC I just left from my very first chiropractor visit. I was doing good but had to do some physical upper body work yesterday that aggravated it again. Tomorrow if I wake up feeling like today I'm going to my local minor emergency clinic.

I'll post what they give me if I go.

Man that sucks, hope its not bad.

For me right now its starting to get unbearable, but strarting my meds today so hope its helps some.
Barely slept and cant find a position where I feel comfortable. I fucking hate this and Im going crazy.

There's a chance you've been holding a different posture or sleeping differently since the accident to protect yourself, thus creating a muscle imbalance. It sounds like a muscle strain in the levator scapula, the muscle that connects your cervical spine to your shoulder blade. Could be the upper trapezius too but mine is always levator.

Your physio will put you through some tests to determine what exactly is hurting you though. Expect to be given exercises to strengthen weakened muscles and stretches to elongate shortened muscles.

I am not a medical professional, just someone who gets hurt a lot and then studies why I am hurt.

And 15 minutes(never longer) of ice always helped me more than any antiinflammatory.

BettyWhite posted...

And 15 minutes(never longer) of ice always helped me more than any antiinflammatory.

I just tried, put ice blocks in a towel. Helped with the pain and made me able to move more. Thanks. Gonna do it when its really bad.

Call a lawyer about that car accident. This is just the tip of a dick shaped iceburg. Trust me, start the process now while you still can.

Imit8m3 posted...

Call a lawyer about that car accident. This is just the tip of a dick shaped iceburg. Trust me, start the process now while you still can.

Doctor didnt think it could be from that. Gonna ask physiotherapist about it too.

FF_Redux posted...

I just tried, put ice blocks in a towel. Helped with the pain and made me able to move more. Thanks. Gonna do it when its really bad.

Take it very easy on movement.

During the acute stage of a strain rest is the most important thing. If you can rest on your back with your neck and shoulders well supported you'll recover quicker.

A recliner with a pillow roll under your neck is great for TV time. In bed with a flat pillow under your head + the neck roll when sleeping. A neck roll can be easily substituted with a rolled up towel that's just big enough to fill in the natural gap that would be there if you were to just lay flat on the floor. No bigger or smaller.

Follow this for 4 days. Absolutely avoid anything that makes you use those muscles for anything other than standing upright. Do not attempt to stretch.

Hopefully you have seen your physio by this point..

But the next step involves light movement with the goal of restoring function very gradually. If you start doing this on your own because the physio appointment is far off, feel free to message me for some tips.

Oh yeah and sorry if you're a side sleeper. Lol. It's so much harder. You'll need to attempt to stabilize your neck perfectly with the right sized pillow creating a nice 90 degree angle. Another pillow is needed for a huggy buddy to keep your shoulders from rounding when you sleep.

FF_Redux posted...

Doctor didnt think it could be from that. Gonna ask physiotherapist about it too.

Chiropractor could help too

I think the meds are kicking in, still lots of pain but I dont feel as stiff and first day it hasnt gotten worse and instead feels maybe a little better.

Met with physio. Now I know whats wrong. Its the levator scapulae muscle thats inflamed, and the muscles that connects to my ribs are locked (not sure what the english term is).

Got some moves to do to loosen up the mucles and they tapes my shoulder.

Wow the taping really helps with the pain, its surprising how well it works.

FF_Redux posted...

Met with physio. Now I know whats wrong. Its the levator scapulae muscle thats inflamed, and the muscles that connects to my ribs are locked (not sure what the english term is).

Got some moves to do to loosen up the mucles and they tapes my shoulder.

Ooooh yeah. I was right.

Lol.

And intercostals? They'll get fucked up easy if you're stuck in an awkward position.

Spasms I'm guessing are what you're referring to.

BettyWhite posted...

BettyWhite posted...

Ooooh yeah. I was right.

Lol.

Oh yea you were.

BettyWhite posted...

And intercostals? They'll get fucked up easy if you're stuck in an awkward position.

Spasms I'm guessing are what you're referring to.

I dont get spasm but it hurts sometimes when I breathe.

FF_Redux posted...

Oh yea you were.

I dont get spasm but it hurts sometimes when I breathe.

A spasm can just be a consistent drawing of the muscle. A "locked" muscle that doesn't let you move through your proper range of motion. Hence the pain when you breathe as the primary function of the intercostals is to expand your rib cage.

Not a fun pain at all.. I've been in your shoes far too many times.

BettyWhite posted...

A spasm can just be a consistent drawing of the muscle. A "locked" muscle that doesn't let you move through your proper range of motion. Hence the pain when you breathe as the primary function of the intercostals is to expand your rib cage.

Not a fun pain at all.. I've been in your shoes far too many times.

Ah ok thanks for the clarification.

FF_Redux posted...

Ah ok thanks for the clarification.

Of course buddy.

You'll be feeling better before you know it.. maybe consider taking yoga up as a hobby.

I say despite struggling to keep my mind centered long enough to accomplish any kind of results in my stretches.

Yea, I often think of spasm as a flutter or convulsing of the muscle. But it can also be constant, like a cramp. It's a shame they don't use those words to describe it. Spasm is so general.

Sheiky-Baby posted...

Get your CBC, Metabolic panel, and CRP blood tests done. We want to look at your wbc, rbc, calcium, liver, kidney, and any sign of auto-immune disorder, inflammation in your body. Good luck.

Order every test on every ED and urgent care patient, love seeing those bills on reddit from one visit

Maaan Im so sick of this pain!

But Im feeling a little better now gonna try clean my landfill of an appartment a little.

FF_Redux posted...

Maaan Im so sick of this pain!

But Im feeling a little better now gonna try clean my landfill of an appartment a little.

Do not push yourself.

Very light work... Non repetitive.

I told a coworker some years back I knew I was getting old when I pulled a muscle in my shoulder sleeping one time.

PraetorXyn posted...

I told a coworker some years back I knew I was getting old when I pulled a muscle in my shoulder sleeping one time.

The vast majority of my aches come from being a side sleeper who rolls around a lot. I always wake up stiff as fuck and need to stretch out in the shower to feel the least bit human.

BettyWhite posted...

The vast majority of my aches come from being a side sleeper who rolls around a lot. I always wake up stiff as fuck and need to stretch out in the shower to feel the least bit human.

I sleep on my left side and that was the shoulder lol.