Spasm in neck

[Kitkat57]

Hi everyone, hope you are well as you can be, can I ask has anyone had a sharp pain in there neck that hurts that bad I'm scared to move my head, even hurts to swallow.

It happened twice last night and once this morning, and Iwas only completing a very small movement, nothing too strenuous, it's making me miserable, has anyone got any advice.
My neck shoulders arms always hurt but this was like a massive electric shock that made me scream out in pain
Thanks on advance for any help

 

[sunkacola]

So sorry to hear you are experiencing this. I know how that feels. Most likely, you slept on it "wrong", or in some other way strained a muscle there, and it will get better on its own. But if you can get hold of some kind of balm to rub on it, that may help. Some suggestions are: Arnica cream or gel, "Tiger Balm", Icy-Hot, Ben-Gay, or a CBD rub. If you can go to a pharmasy, ask them what would work the best. Alternately you can just try to relax as much as possible.

If this continues, I recommend you see your doctor, because it could be a pinched nerve and might need treatment of some kind. If you have a chiropractor that you trust, that is another possibility.

 

[Kitkat57]

Thank you so much for your quick reply, I have tried my magnesium oil, I do have a cbd rub just got to find it, this forum is so good to ask or rant as no one else understands our aches and pains.

Thank you again and keep well

 

[Jamesy]

Have that too.
Nothing to worry about.
My swallowing feels strange too.
Nerves and muscles are in that area.
Try PEA a supplement from the health store for chronic pain. Give it two months to see if you get relief.

 

[Jolie]

I find a heat pad (lavender) very helpful with neck pain & headaches, it relaxes the muscles. Muscle tension (in my humble opinion) is responsible for a lot of fibro pain, I also find yoga extremely helpful.

 

[Altered life]

I had neck & shoulder sharp stabbing pain for years. Tried every stretch workout, physio, chiro, nothing would loosen those points of pain. Finally, my doctor recommended i try treading water. Stay close to the pool's edge, use legs kicks and gentle arm movement to stay afloat. The buoyancy helps ease muscle stretching.

 

[MrBrett]

My Fibro started with back spasms that lasted 6 months and made it difficult for me to breathe. 6 months of barely able to get in a full breath. It was hard. However I will say over time I discovered that with the prescription of a doctor I got some excellent physical therapy and was able to gradually work on every area that was giving me pain and literally systematically work through them, even as they continue to pop up. I also virtually eliminated added sugars to my diet as well as processed foods. It's taking years, but it seems like I am in this moment eliminating the use of pain medications finally. I wish you all the best, have hope. They told me this could not go away, but I feel like I have hope for that now.

 

[sunkacola]

@MrBrett , thank you for this post! I am always so happy to hear about someone having success with managing fibromyalgia, especially if they have found ways of cutting down on or even eliminating pain medication. Even though what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another, it is always very inspiring to hear from someone who has worked so hard to learn what works for them, and is having success. It shows that there can be hope for all of us. I greatly appreciate that myself, and I am sure others here do as well.
Again, thank you for telling us about your success, and I hope that you will post more.