Sharp shooting pains up side of neck.

[kazzianne]

Over the last year, every now and then I get a sharp shooting pain up the right side of my neck. It is so severe that I can literally shout out and have been known to drop something ive been holding at the time. It lasts just a few seconds but immediately afterwards there is a deep burning sensation in the exact place where the pain has travelled.The whole thing is so intense at the time it almost feels as though I have been shot. I have been to the doctor but he just said it sounded like a trapped nerve and didnt suggest anything.

[Sqad]

Two things come to mind (I have no idea of your age or occupation)

Cervical spondylosis or hypothyroidism.(under acr#tive thyroid)

Ask you doctor if you can have a blood test to check your thyroid hormones.

[kazzianne]

Actually, I already have an underactive thyroid, have been taking medication for 6 years for it but dont see the connection.

[Sqad]

Well. the connection may well be, that you thyroxine dose is too small.....when was your last thyroid tests done?

[Smowball]

Have changed username so its still same Q answerer. erm i havent been tested for I dont know how long. And havent been asked to either

[Sqad]

Well you better get them checked as this may well be the cause of your problems.

How much thyroxine are you taking?

[Smowball]

100mg per day. so why would that cause this pain??

[lynbrown]

Your thyroid should be tested yearly. Your doc should be calling you in for tests.

[Sqad]

100mcms is a very small dose and you need to get your bloods checked.

Muscle pain and cramps is often the presenting feature of an underactive thyroid or inadequate dose of thyroxine.

[Smowball]

Ohh well dont think I've had a blood test for at least 3 years. Mind you, our surgery is always full of locums.They just repeat my prescription.