[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by Esteban

So, this is now the old but not dead thread!

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

So, this is now the old but not dead thread!

I'm married, not dead

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

So, this is now the old but not dead thread!

Like fine wine we just get better with age. 🍷

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

FML - I turned my head to look for oncoming traffic while merging onto the bridge Wednesday morning and I pulled a muscle in my neck that goes down into my back. Holy shit, it hurts. How the hell do you pull a muscle by turning your head? I must have been sitting crooked or something.

Happy Friday all!

I’m in freaking agony! What started as a pulled muscle in my neck, three weeks later now feels like sciatica, but in my arm. It’s like electricity shooting from my neck, to shoulder, down arm to elbow, wrist and fingers. I started going to the Chiropractor last week. He said it will take a while. Nothing relieves it; heating pads, ice packs, patches…..

FML.

Rant over.

[BMWGUYinCO]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I’m in freaking agony! What started as a pulled muscle in my neck, three weeks later now feels like sciatica, but in my arm. It’s like electricity shooting from my neck, to shoulder, down arm to elbow, wrist and fingers. I started going to the Chiropractor last week. He said it will take a while. Nothing relieves it; heating pads, ice packs, patches…..

FML.

Rant over.

That's awful to deal with, and can impact your overall mood. But let me ask - is it possible you need to think about a recent posture or ergonomic change...like at the office?

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I’m in freaking agony! What started as a pulled muscle in my neck, three weeks later now feels like sciatica, but in my arm. It’s like electricity shooting from my neck, to shoulder, down arm to elbow, wrist and fingers. I started going to the Chiropractor last week. He said it will take a while. Nothing relieves it; heating pads, ice packs, patches…..

FML.

Rant over.

Sorry to hear it's still bothering you.

Remember I wrote in about 2 1/2 months ago with lower back pain? Then it went away, now it's back again. Every day now for a while.

Saw my doctor yesterday and she set me up to get X-rays - lower back and mid back. Made an appointment, they're really busy. Soonest I could get was Nov. 7.

Doing lots of back warming up exercises, stretches, Tylenol, Aspercreme, etc. Nothing really helps.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

That's awful to deal with, and can impact your overall mood. But let me ask - is it possible you need to think about a recent posture or ergonomic change...like at the office?

I’m going to have to get one of those stand up things for my computer. It hurts more when I sit. Especially if I need to type. It’s not too bad if I’m just looking at my screen but if I need to type. OUCH. I’m trying to only take one Aleve in the morning but I get up so early, by the time I leave to drive home, it’s brutal. Laying in bed isn’t too bad, or sitting in my reclining couch. Standing is better but I can’t hold my head up high, it pulls the muscle in my neck.

[BMWGUYinCO]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I’m going to have to get one of those stand up things for my computer. It hurts more when I sit. Especially if I need to type. It’s not too bad if I’m just looking at my screen but if I need to type. OUCH. I’m trying to only take one Aleve in the morning but I get up so early, by the time I leave to drive home, it’s brutal. Laying in bed isn’t too bad, or sitting in my reclining couch. Standing is better but I can’t hold my head up high, it pulls the muscle in my neck.

I'm no doctor, but may I suggest:

[Esteban]

^^ Me likey!

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

I'm no doctor, but may I suggest:

I’m indulging now. Can’t during the day, though.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I’m indulging now. Can’t during the day, though.

Gotta be careful having it too much. Can become habit forming.

[BMWGUYinCO]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Gotta be careful having it too much. Can become habit forming.

I know what you mean; I strictly limit myself to ONE glass of wine per evening, no more.

[UncleWede]

CMy,
a pinched nerve HURTS. Any relief at all from the adjustments?

HR ordered me a lift desk Monday. . .

Your keyboard is too low, if you can look straight at screen but not type. Ask someone to watch you type, I bet your head dips, even if you don't " look down"

[rwheels]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Sorry to hear it's still bothering you.

Remember I wrote in about 2 1/2 months ago with lower back pain? Then it went away, now it's back again. Every day now for a while.

Saw my doctor yesterday and she set me up to get X-rays - lower back and mid back. Made an appointment, they're really busy. Soonest I could get was Nov. 7.

Doing lots of back warming up exercises, stretches, Tylenol, Aspercreme, etc. Nothing really helps.

Try prancercize.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by rwheels

Try prancercize.

I would but I'm afraid I might like it.

Then I might be running all around my neighborhood like a damn fool prancercizing everywhere.

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I’m in freaking agony! What started as a pulled muscle in my neck, three weeks later now feels like sciatica, but in my arm. It’s like electricity shooting from my neck, to shoulder, down arm to elbow, wrist and fingers. I started going to the Chiropractor last week. He said it will take a while. Nothing relieves it; heating pads, ice packs, patches…..

FML.

Rant over.

Not to be alarmist, but I've been to this party.

Look up "cervical radiculopathy".

https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-pat.../radiculopathy

https://www.webmd.com/pain-managemen...-radiculopathy

I had the electricity zapping down your arm coupled with muscle weakness-- it ended up with a cervical fusion *and* and artificial cervical disc.

It might be worth checking out-- my neurosurgeon said that PT wouldn't do any good and that the longer I went, the more severe the damage would be. My tricep is now essentially a bicep-- one of the three parts of the muscle that attaches to the bone is dead; timely intervention saved my flying career.

(And worst case? I'd say artificial disc WAY before fusion-- look up "Mobi-C" ADR-- it cost me $50k out of pocket to avoid another fusion, and it's been worth every single penny.)

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

R.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

CMy,
a pinched nerve HURTS. Any relief at all from the adjustments?

HR ordered me a lift desk Monday. . .

Your keyboard is too low, if you can look straight at screen but not type. Ask someone to watch you type, I bet your head dips, even if you don't " look down"

Only 2 visits so far. I do feel some relief this morning. My neck isn't as tight, so I can raise my chin and turn my head. The pain in my shoulder is letting up a bit. Next appointment is tomorrow.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by flybigjet

Not to be alarmist, but I've been to this party.

Look up "cervical radiculopathy".

https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-pat.../radiculopathy

https://www.webmd.com/pain-managemen...-radiculopathy

I had the electricity zapping down your arm coupled with muscle weakness-- it ended up with a cervical fusion *and* and artificial cervical disc.

It might be worth checking out-- my neurosurgeon said that PT wouldn't do any good and that the longer I went, the more severe the damage would be. My tricep is now essentially a bicep-- one of the three parts of the muscle that attaches to the bone is dead; timely intervention saved my flying career.

(And worst case? I'd say artificial disc WAY before fusion-- look up "Mobi-C" ADR-- it cost me $50k out of pocket to avoid another fusion, and it's been worth every single penny.)

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

R.

Thank you. I read both links and will definitely explore with Dr if Chiro doesn't work.

[antgenn]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Thank you. I read both links and will definitely explore with Dr if Chiro doesn't work.

My wife had something similar a few years ago. Her doctor recommended this:
https://www.amazon.com/TracCollar-In...0-4513d670b6bc

She was wearing it while driving back and force to work for quite a long time, but no more issues and no surgery.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Only 2 visits so far. I do feel some relief this morning. My neck isn't as tight, so I can raise my chin and turn my head. The pain in my shoulder is letting up a bit. Next appointment is tomorrow.

Good to hear you're feeling a little better.

[vreihen16]

If all else fails, a tube sock full of rice nuked for a minute or so is good for many pains.....

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

If all else fails, a tube sock full of rice nuked for a minute or so is good for many pains.....

I was doing heat. I have one of those bean bag this you microwave. Chiro said ice, not heat. I prefer the heat.