Trapped or pinched nerve in neck

[ttfn]

Has any kind soul any suggestions as to how I might relieve this problem?

[boxtops]

O ttfn, are you in the wars again....? I am so sorry - how did you do it, do you know?

[ttfn]

No idea boxy. I have had it 3 days now. Am just back home again but booked up with appointments anyway. Brandy has been pleasant but doesn't do a lot for the pain. I take so many meds already I don't really want to go for strong painkillers. I suppose I shall just have to grimace and bear it for a couple more days.

[boxtops]

Would a heat pad help? (I can lend you a warm cat.)

[Mamyalynne]

Try massaging the area with warm oil (any will do) and wrap a silk scarf around your neck (no not tightly)LOL

[jackthehat]

Where is the pain, ttfn ?
Mine travels along the nerve and ends up as a truly irritating itch in my thumb muscle-pad.
I had physio along the neck/shoulder muscle (despite it being a trapped nerve) and it really helped. A TENS machine set to 'maximum pain' also gave me considerable relief.

[ttfn]

Thanks girls - someone once said hanging was too good for me. I have tried to wring my own neck today and heard lots of loud noises. I think I may be off to the chiro soon......................

[ttfn]

Hi jack - the pain is just focused on the back and rhs of my neck. Shoots up to the top of my head but nowhere else.

[jackthehat]

Sorry, then, ttfn, I'm afraid my advice isn't much use............

[boxtops]

I could say... but I won't, you've told me off before ;-(

[ttfn]

thanks anyway jack. boxy - say it, I am no good at memory today

[boxtops]

Nah, there are times for frivol and times for sympathy....

[ttfn]

In that case I shall take myself off to bed - night night all

[askyourgran]

Just caught up with your thread. Good to see you back ttfn, best to have a chiro look at your neck. I had something similar and slept on a hot water bottle for a few days and took paracetamol.

[tamborine]

try this :

http://www.youtube.co...HIs7_iMl8&feature=fvw

[mazie]

night, night ttfn.....I have something that might help, I'll e-mail you later xxxx

Hope you feel better soon