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mmthlvr 11/09/2012

OMG I have had this stiff neck for over a week now but it's not your typical stiff neck. The muscle spasms are so strong they actually pull my arm up and move my head. I also get a strong throbbing. The DR gave me Soma but that really knocks me out.

I put heat on it constantly still very little relief, Anyone have any ideas I haven't tried yet? Any input would be great.
Hugs
Tammy

deleted_user 11/09/2012

Hi Tammy,

I've not had this exact thing happen to me, but I do take Soma, so I wanted to share what I've learned about it.

Taking a whole pill knocks me out too, so when I really need it I take 1/4 or 1/2. Of course it will not work as well in the lower dose, but it does provide some relief and it's easier to push past the sleepiness it causes.

I hope you get to feeling better very soon.

(((hugs))))
Lisa

Anne8 11/09/2012

Well, once you are beyond it (as in are 'back to normal' ) never let you neck get cold. I wear a scarf to bed most nights to avoid waking up with a back neck, and to not have to ask my husband to give me a massage with something EVERY morning.
Do you have tiger balm? The Chinese version of Vicks VapoRub smells better, and is a more natural alternative. If you can get someone to rub some in the whole general area (neck, shoulders, upper arms, shoulder blades) and then cover it (keep it warm) I find it helps me a lot!

mmthlvr 11/09/2012

Thanks for the advice guys. I did try 1/2 a soma, still had to take a nap. Well at least I'm getting some sleep. I'm going to look for Tiger Balm when I go to the store. Hope you guys have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Tammy

koda1 11/09/2012

I also have had same thing, I trued accupuncher and it helped so much I bought a hand held tens machine (google it) helped me so much
good luck

deleted_user 11/09/2012

Also try good support pillows and try to sleep propped up. Good luck

ezone 11/09/2012

I get a stiff neck and my chiropractor helps. He really keeps me out of pain from that.

That is my only solution to a stiff neck. Also a massage if you have that special someone who can give you a massage.

MSKC 11/10/2012

I have horrible problems neck spasms too. Here is how in handle them. I swear by ice packs. In fact, I always take one to bed with me just in case I wake up with a spasm anywhere. I just stick it under my pillow. Ice doesn't work for everybody, but it has helped me so much.

The next thing is I take Baclofen tree times a day. It was designed to help with MS muscle spasms. It doesn't make me sleepy like other muscle relaxers.

Hope this helps!

mmthlvr 11/10/2012

I stopped the Soma and went back to the Baclofen. I saw the Dr again today and got a perscription for PT. I'm really looking forward to that, hopefully it helps.
Hugs
Tammy

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