Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 How common is it for chronic neck pain to occur. My wife has her mystery stiff necks at least once a month.In The ataxia sites we belong to, members don't have this problem. Now that my wife has OPCA, I read where neck pain is common. So neck pain is another symptom of MSA is what I am asking. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 Dick, Yes neck pain CAN be a problem with MSA. Pain in MSA is usually associated with muscles in spasm. Therefore medicines which stop spasm often help more than pain medicines. I can't remember all the meds but Charlotte took Baclofen, there are two others, one is something like Klonopin (sp). Take care, Bill Werre =================== dbarbeau wrote: >How common is it for chronic neck pain to occur. My wife has her >mystery stiff necks at least once a month.In The ataxia sites we >belong to, members don't have this problem. Now that my wife has >OPCA, I read where neck pain is common. So neck pain is another >symptom of MSA is what I am asking. > >Dick > > >If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may >unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > >shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 Hi Dick: One of the other meds that Bill was talking about could be Clonazepam. My husband is on it for RL but Clonazepam also is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, twitching, schizophrenia, and pain management. TakeCare Vera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2002 Report Share Posted September 6, 2002 Dick, If hers is like mine, it is referred to as " coat hanger " pain and apparent= ly is common. Mine seems to be a constant companion and topical ointments ho= t or ice ones help some. dƒp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Dick, Neck pain is fairly common in MSA. It can be caused by low blood pressure, in which case it's usually in a " coat hanger " shape -- down the neck and across the shoulders, or by muscle cramps and/or rigidity caused by parkinsonism. In the case of pain induced by low blood pressure, lying down for a short while will generally raise the blood pressure and relieve the pain. In the case of muscle pain, Parkinson's-type medications like sinamet may help, as may anti-spasm type meds like baclofen or even clonozapam. As a first line of defense I think I would try ibuprofen, which has an anti-inflammatory effect and will also raise blood pressure slightly. Carol & Rob Lexington, MA Neck Pain > How common is it for chronic neck pain to occur. My wife has her > mystery stiff necks at least once a month.In The ataxia sites we > belong to, members don't have this problem. Now that my wife has > OPCA, I read where neck pain is common. So neck pain is another > symptom of MSA is what I am asking. > > Dick > > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 Hi Carol and BIll, One thing to be aware of... if the problem is muscular in nature, heat is best. BUT if it is nerve irritation or tissue swelling, ice is best and heat would only make it worse. The same goes for toothaches. If the nerve has been compromised, heat will send you through the roof because it increases blood flow to the nerve. If you have a cavity, sweets will irritate it, and if you have exposed dentin, like in receding gums, cold and air will irritate. Best wishes, PS- In case you need my credentials ) I worked as a dental hygiene educator for a number of years, and am now working as a consultant for chiropractors! BILL WROTE: Carol, I would ask the doctor about the pain and see if it is caused by cramped muscles or something else. If it is cramped muscles they may be able to find a muscle relaxant or antispasm med that can help him. I always found massage and warm compresses (a buckwheat seed round pillow type heated in the microwave) helped my wife. Take care, Bill Werre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 , That is why I suggested that you check with your doctor to SEE if it is muscular in nature. "I would ask the doctor about the pain and see if it is caused by crampedmuscles or something else."Take care, Bill Werre ======================================== Maciejewski wrote: Hi Carol and BIll,One thing to be aware of... if the problem is muscular in nature, heat is best. BUT if it is nerve irritation or tissue swelling, ice is best and heat would only make it worse. The same goes for toothaches. If the nerve has been compromised, heat will send you through the roof because it increases blood flow to the nerve. If you have a cavity, sweets will irritate it, and if you have exposed dentin, like in receding gums, cold and air will irritate.Best wishes,PS- In case you need my credentials ) I worked as a dental hygiene educator for a number of years, and am now working as a consultant for chiropractors!BILL WROTE:Carol, I would ask the doctor about the pain and see if it is caused by crampedmuscles or something else. If it is cramped muscles they may be able tofind a muscle relaxant or antispasm med that can help him. I alwaysfound massage and warm compresses (a buckwheat seed round pillow typeheated in the microwave) helped my wife.Take care, Bill WerreIf you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 Hi Bill, My two cents were simply an add-on to your suggestion that a doctor be consulted. I did not disagree with your statement at all, just wanted to give a little more support to it. Best Wishes, BILL WROTE: Message: 19 Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 21:39:51 -0400 Subject: Re: RE: Neck pain , That is why I suggested that you check with your doctor to SEE if it is muscular in nature. " I would ask the doctor about the pain and see if it is caused by cramped muscles or something else. " Take care, Bill Werre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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