Can anybody recommend treatment that has worked for chronic neck & headache pain

By NeedToFindStrength on Mon, 11-08-10, 06:52

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My son is in terrible chronic neck and headache pain and has not been able to find any medication that works or at least takes the edge off and not necessarily be without pain. Although who wouldn't want that who is in chronic pain.

Any kind of information as to what has helped anyone with their pain.

Thank you.

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By Mikaela on Mon, 11-08-10, 14:41

Hi NeedToFindStrength,

Sometimes, when I have a severe headache/migraine, where no amount of medicine would help, I meditate and take deep breaths. Keeping to a healthy diet helps too.
Maybe you can visit this website , you might find some useful information there.

...Mikaela

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By NeedToFindStrength on Mon, 11-08-10, 19:33

Hi Mikaela,
Thank you for the advice. What website should I visit..

NeedToFindStrength

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By rogekj77 on Wed, 02-23-11, 21:42

I was in an accident and have suffered pain in neck and left shoulder for last three years/ i started seeing a chiropractor and all my pains have gotten minimal and i only have to take over counter pain meds once in a while i know that this is not an option for everyone but definetly one that should be looked into i go once a month now and my whole body feels much better. couldnt live without going!

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By hkit05 on Tue, 11-09-10, 01:37

NeedToFindStrength,

My first question is are the migraines and neck pain related or two separate problems? If the migraine is severe is the neck also severe? Or just one pain without the occurrence of the other?

I have chronic migraines and what has usually worked for me is Excedrin Migraine. It at least takes the edge off for me. Here is the website they have, http://www.excedrin.com/excedrin-migraine.shtml They have some good information on the causes of migraines and treatment suggestions. I think the most helpful suggestion they make is to keep a headache journal of when it happens--what is eaten that day, unusual stress, sleeping habits,etc. This can maybe identify the triggers. For me it is stress and change in sleep schedule, sometimes it can just be random. Even if medications aren't "curing" the migraines or neck problems, aspirin works as an anti-inflammatory drug. So it will help him feel better sooner than taking nothing.

What helps me is to take the Excedrin (it takes about 30 min to be effective) and then lay down in a quiet, dark place. If it is that severe for him I would honestly check in with your family physician to see what is the source of the pain. It may be something more serious.

Hopefully he is able to find some relief!

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By NeedToFindStrength on Tue, 11-09-10, 22:31

Thank you.. He was a passenger in a car accident and went through the windshield. He was also another passenger and he was T-boned. There he injured his neck severely. Soma would help his neck pain but the headaches are ongoing without any success. These are truly not migraine but I do not what it is.

Thanks a bunch!

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By hkit05 on Thu, 11-11-10, 22:29

I did a little research. I believe because Soma is a muscle relaxant, it wouldn't provide any relief for his headaches. The brain isn't technically a muscle, so the Soma would be unlikely to help that. However, I did read something online that said Pharmacies can mix the Soma with aspirin. It seems like they are two separate injuries and relieving the pain in one won't relieve the other.

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By kristaemoser on Thu, 02-09-12, 12:15

Some people overlook that muscles can cause severe headaches, even migraines. If the Soma is taken and it does provide relief then the chances are that the boy is suffering from Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome. There is a book that you can find at your local library called Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain "A Survivors Handbood". It has helped me tremendously and many others who had great difficulty figuring out what the heck was wrong with them, especially when doctors were not really helping or coming up with a proper diagnosis. A good physical therapist with training on myofascia could create great relief within a limited amount of time. The problem is finding one who is properly trained though. Good luck and never rule out muscular pain, it can cause all kinds of crazy things.

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By Mikaela on Tue, 11-09-10, 10:33

I am not sure why but I am unable to copy the link here. Let me try another way of presenting this to you.
The website I was talking about is the .
I came across another website that you might find helpful as well .
And this one
I really hope you can view the website links. Hope these help. If you need more sites/any other form of help, just know that we are here to help you through it.

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By smoosko3 on Thu, 11-11-10, 22:17

Zonegran and Cambia works great! I have severe migraines and they help most of the time. But not when my spinal stenosis and fibromyalgia are effecting them too. I live in pain with those 2 and every once in a while i have a bad migraine but those have been the only thing that works for mine besides stadall.

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By smoosko3 on Thu, 11-11-10, 22:24

Have him checked out for HHT Ossler Weber Rendu Syndrome. This is a condition that is what they call the silent killer. People have it and don't even know they have it. I have it and just found out recently I have had it all my life. It csuses migraines as well. If he is known to have bad nose bleeds or bleeds really bad when he gets cut. those are signs of it. Also the migraines are signs!

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