chronic neck pain & lightheadedness most of time

[Irishmusic]

For years I have been plagued with a very bad neck. Many MRI s over the years. 2 yrs ago I had chronic dizziness or lightheadedness that gradually went away. Now it is back again so that I cope with that plus the neck pain. There are many problems with adult children in our family. That includes sickness & with grandchildren drugs. I cant make plans anymore & it is so frustrating. Just venting & will welcome any comments. Thanks

[Agora1]

Irishmusic, you are not alone in what you are feeling. My neck is the part of my body that holds all the stresses over the years and any new ones in the future. Many MRIs for me as well. Disc problems in the neck, lightheadedness if I look up, down or turn my head too fast. Neck pain always there. I sleep on a Kawasaki pillow (filled with beans) so that I can mold the pillow to accommodate my neck issues. The muscles are beyond tight in my neck. At one time headaches were daily coming from the trigger points in the neck.

All sound too familiar?? Whenever you are ready, we are all here to help understand your pain, to comfort you and to not have you feel so alone. A great group of men and women who really care.x I'm glad you found us. Look forward to you joining in and sharing your journey w/anxiety.

[Violarose]

Yes that lightheadedness, dizziness, and even vertigo are pretty common with anxiety. We can also get headaches and neck pain from being tense. I use neck movement yoga poses to release some of the tension, they might help you too

[Mpa5524]

I have been going through this for months, Neck, shoulder arm pains, trap muscles always swollen, had Mri's cat scans, you name it, I do have a bulging disc but mild and wouldnt cause all this, currently getting massages, chiropractor and physical therapy. I find when im anxious I tense up and feel like one big charlie horse, which doesnt help... And on top of all this now have a rash over my elbows and forearms, oye I just have to laugh at this point. Feel better soon

Missie