Crunchy neck

[LittleBlue]

As usual, I'm doing the MS or not MS symptom thing, my neck is very noisy. Crunchy and clicky and if I lie on the floor on my front to watch TV resting on a cushion, it is much worse.

 

It has certainly got worse in the last two years, and I'm going to ask my GP about it, but I thought I'd ask here first.

 

many thanks

 

LB x

[Nick]

Sounds like a job for the Physio'! I find that my mobility generally is hard to keep in shape and have in the past had the very trouble you mention. Posture is also important when you are sitting down. Exercises for the neck may be the answer.

 

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/exercises-to-manage-pain/neck-pain-exercises.aspx

 

Nick

[Lindylou]

I get a crunchy neck and it also gets stiff and painful then sometimes it causes a bad migraine.

It does come and go, Nothing has ever shown up on an x-ray so I suppose it could be ms related?

 

Linda x

[jayjill]

Hello little blue, yes I think it's a good idea to ask GP, and referral to physio may help by providing helpful exercises. I have a stiff and painful neck and physio suggested it is cervical spondylosis. It gets hot too. I think the condition is age related brought on by immobility of the neck over the years (things like having to work on a computer, whatever your work - I was a social worker). So get some advice and get it moving! Hope you find something that works well for you. Jill x

[Marina]

I have cervical spondylitis... or maybe it's spondylosis, I forget whilst I don't have the DX notes at hand. An MRI confirmed it. I had some physio where she put some kind of machine on my shoulders, over several visits, which really helped. I get much less pain from it now.

 

But, my neck also gets painful a few hours before an attack of my atypical TN hits me. At those times, I can't bear anything round my neck or shoulders. I end up tugging my clothes, trying to lighten the weight round my neck, as any form of collar feels like a lead necklace. No shawl collared dressing gowns for me!

 

Years ago, before I had the cervical spondylitis but when I already some neck pain, I got a Tempur pillow, the one that's like a normal pillow not the hard pre-shaped one. I found it made a world of difference, and have been using one ever since (having got newer ones over the years). I couldn't be without it now.

 

All that said, apparently neck pain can sometimes be due to problems with teeth. You might want to check that all's well with your teeth and bite.

[LittleBlue]

Thanks all, Marina that's exactly how I feel! I bought a lovely dress in summer but it was halter neck and I ended up having to get changed it was so painful!

 

You're all stars as usual. xx

[derby42]

Ive had it on and off too I think its a posture thing too and worsened by stress

[LittleBlue]

Hey Derby42, that also sounds like me. I am *the* stress monkey. Really struggling with that at present...done CBT and stuff but my anxiety is through the roof.

 

cheers all, I'm so glad you're all here. Can't talk to anyone else about this stuff.

x