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Neck Pain - Has anyone had success with acupuncture for contracting muscles and pain in the neck? My head/neck seems to always lean forward.

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I am getting trigger point injections (for pain) from my Neurologist and working witih a personal trainer to improve my posture and core strength. I also see a chiropractor twice a month. Eating is very tiring and causes a lot of neck pain because I have to focus so hard on geting the food to my mouth. :-( :-(

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after a road smash, left with major neck injury (discs deflecting the spinal cord)

had private healthcare at tht tine, and they funded 17 combined acupuncture and massage sessions.

it was really good, and i highly recommend

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Dennis

I just finished a study at at the University of AZ Medical Center

on acupuncture. I found some relief from the pain but now PD

is as active as it was before the acupuncture. They adjusted

my meds.

ivyanne profile image
ivyanne

You might want to ask your doctor about cervical dystonia.. i have same problem and am treated with botox injections

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tlongmire in reply to ivyanne

That was an option that was offered to me but she said it could make it worse. I'm very happy it's working for you. :-)

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ivyanne in reply to tlongmire

Thank you, it has been 2 years now. Botox does wonders for my neck ..Without it i couldnt lift my head.

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Dennis in reply to ivyanne

My neurologist wants me to get Botox injections for my problems and the neurologist said

the Boxtox would help the PD ans the pain in the chest at the xiyphoid level. What does

Botox actually accomplish?

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tlongmire in reply to ivyanne

How long does it take to get relief. Il be getting my 3rd Botox injection in a month.

Terri

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oldskool49

My neck at vertebra 1 and 2 is very bad arthritis. I am supposed to start some type of injection treatment on Friday, finally, my insurance has finally seen the light. They were ready to fork over the big bucks for surgery but this new doc. said no to that and that this treatment will be more beneficial. We will see????/

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tlongmire in reply to oldskool49

I hope it works for you. :-)

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isis6361

The neck pain is probably dystopia often as part if your parkinsons. Dystopia is muscle cramping usually improved with mayo par dispersible or and increase in sinmet

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hilarypeta

I have stiff neck and find a combination of yoga erxercises and qi gong helpful.

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landman

I suggest "Bio Freeze" Best price is on Amazon.

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tlongmire in reply to landman

Thanks I'll check this out.

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jernor

My husband's neurologist gave him an upper cervical epidural----it was wonderful--No more neck pain! This happened over 4 years ago, and the neck pain never returned. Now he is dealing with hip and leg pains, but not bad enough to seek attention--just takes two Aleve.

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tlongmire in reply to jernor

Thanks I'll check this out.

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maidar

I get Botox shots every 10 weeks for my neck and curling toes!

It works great!

Good Luck!

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etterus in reply to maidar

maidar, are the injections difficult to take?

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maidar in reply to etterus

No! Especially in my neck! The ones on my feet are quite painful, but my doctor sprays them with the freezing spray to take some of the pain away!!

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tlongmire in reply to maidar

Thanks I might try that botox on my toes. :-)

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maidar

Also I tried acupuncture which offered some relief, but my insurance does not cover that!

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Joanne_Joyce

I had severe neck pain a few years ago and got relief from a cervical epidural. Since then I have been fiine as long as I always wear a soft neck brace to bed.

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tlongmire in reply to Joanne_Joyce

Can you tell me what type (brand) of brace it is and where you got it, please.

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Joanne_Joyce in reply to tlongmire

I live in Nigeria and bought it at a medical supplies shop. They must be readily available where you live. Just make sure it is a soft cervical collar and if you try it on first you'll get one that is comfortable.

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cabbagecottage in reply to Joanne_Joyce

That's what I got for my husband it,does take some of the weight off

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quirkyme

the most recent Neurology Now has an article on cervical dystonia.

Neurology Now is a magazine you can get a free subscription to and get

articles from.

neurologynow.com

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ivyanne in reply to quirkyme

That photo scared the livin daylights out of me since i also have cervicle dystonia. Thank god for the botox... Insurance covers botox too. I Also get it in my eyelids for a différent type of dystonia.. well worth the ouch!

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quirkyme in reply to ivyanne

it's a pretty advanced case.

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ivyanne in reply to quirkyme

Definately....., the botox alllows me to hold my head up. glad it was caught in early stages.. i dont have that strain on my neck anymore

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cabbagecottage in reply to quirkyme

Same as ours dreadful

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tlongmire in reply to ivyanne

Ditto!!!

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oldskool49

I go for my cervical epidural tomorrow afternoon, FINALLY. My insurance company is dragging there feet but the Doctors office is going to go ahead and do this. Hope that it works. Wont know how to react or live with out pain, or headache or better yet migraines.

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maidar in reply to oldskool49

Does this procedure help?

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oldskool49 in reply to oldskool49

Well I WAS. Got word this afternoon that the insurance company will not back it. Out of network. WTH!!!!!!

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tlongmire in reply to oldskool49

Ask them to find you a provider (s) in network. It may not be the doc you are seeing now but you would be able to vet the doctors they provide and still be able to get the procedure. Wising you a successful outcome.

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oldskool49 in reply to tlongmire

I am waiting for the doc office to send me a copy of the letter then I start to hammer the insurance to come up with in network.

Thanks

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tlongmire in reply to oldskool49

Great, I hope it works out for you. Let me know.

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tlongmire in reply to oldskool49

Did this ever work out for you? If so, how did the epidural work for you?

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quirkyme

wishing you good outcome and may the insurance company pay the bill promptly.

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madamebee

My husband is the PD patient and I am noticing he's bent over more and has his head in a forward leaning position when he walks ....but so far he has not told me of neck pain. he has recently begun taking sinemet and it is very helpful in many ways. He is 76 years old and was diagnosed 3 years ago, although lately we have been discussing the possibility that he may have had PD long before he was diagnosed.

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madamebee

Sorry, meant to say good luck with your current treatment.

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JohnPepper

Hi tlongmire

I am not a doctor or any form of medical professional. Many Pd sufferers have this problem! When I was diagnosed, I was leaning forwards from the hips, and my head almost faced the ground. After many years of all sorts of exercise, I found that if I lay on my stomach and place my arms by my side and practice lifting my head and torso off the ground, I have strengthened my back and neck muscles and have overcome the head problems. I overcame the bending forwards at the waste by concentrating on standing erect. Easier said than done! Both of these actions have overcome the posture problem. I will do anything to avoid takinf medication!

John

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tlongmire in reply to JohnPepper

Thanks John.

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Leilani23 in reply to JohnPepper

Thanks for the useful exercise advice, John. I always incorporate your strategies into my practice.

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JohnPepper

Hi Leilani. It is a pleasure!

John

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Melodysam1890

The Botox injections worked great for the severe stiffness in my neck & shoulders ..

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