Guest guest Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Dear Carol Ann, I have the same problems as you do. Although I am 59 years old now. But when I was 30, the orthopedist looking at my cervical spine CT said I had the neck of a 50 year old football player. Also I have diffuse developmental spinal canal narrowing in both my neck and my lower back. So all the bone spurs that cause spinal stenosis impinge on nerves and spinal cord much more easily. I've seen 3 spine doctors (all three said the nerve impingement was not enough to warrant surgery and a 3 level fusion is not to be undertaken unless I had more damage), been treated by 4 physical therapists, had multiple steroid epidurals and facet joint injections, oral steroids, acupuncture, seen 2 pain doctors etc etc. Finally I found an exercise that actually helped and it wasn't any of the neck pts that showed me. It was when I had torn rotator cuffs in both shoulders that a PT showed me an exercise he called fixing the shoulder blades that helped my neck of all things. This exercise strengthened the upper back and shoulder muscles that were weakened from my hunched over posture. When I looked a my profile in a mirror, I realized that this exercise realigned my neck so it wasn't forward all the time, but squarely on my shoulders. Doing this exercise for 2-3 months and consciously keeping my chest pushed out and my back straight resulted in a major lessening of my neck pain. Also now I could lift my head off the pillow when I was laying on my back. For a long time before my neck muscles in front had been terribly weak and the back neck muscles so over taxed that they spasmed all the time and could not heal. I could tell people till I was blue in the face that posture and resulting muscle weakness in upper back sets up the neck to suffer chronic pain after an accident or acute neck strain. But no one listens except the receptionist at my dentist's office, and she thanks me profusely every time I see her. I finally did find a physical therapist, who concentrates on fixing the posture and upper back muscle and shoulder strength, before ever doing direct neck exercises. She is a professor of PT in Australia of all places. Here is a web site with an interview of her. http://www.physicaltherapycontinuingeducation.org/current-interviews/ (Her name is Grendolen Jull, PhD) If you are interested I can give you instructions on how to do the exercise. You also need the proper set-up which is two mirrors, one in back, like mirrored wardrobe doors and one in front attached to a wall so you can adjust to see your back reflected in the other mirror. Or maybe you can find a PT who can help you do the exercises. Email me directly if you like. Good luck, Rochelle > > I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. > > Carol Ann > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Dear Carol-Ann, Neurologist's deal with some pain that deals with neuropathy, not usually with arthritic diseases; that would be a Rheumatoid Dr--PMR, Fibro, shingles, etc--and of course the neck and back pain would be the Orthopedic--  AnnieA poet is, most of all , to see ________________________________ From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 10:00:34 PM Subject: RE: Neck Pain Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and  _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain  Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Dear Carol-Ann, Neurologist's deal with some pain that deals with neuropathy, not usually with arthritic diseases; that would be a Rheumatoid Dr--PMR, Fibro, shingles, etc--and of course the neck and back pain would be the Orthopedic--  AnnieA poet is, most of all , to see ________________________________ From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 10:00:34 PM Subject: RE: Neck Pain Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and  _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain  Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Dear Carol-Ann, Neurologist's deal with some pain that deals with neuropathy, not usually with arthritic diseases; that would be a Rheumatoid Dr--PMR, Fibro, shingles, etc--and of course the neck and back pain would be the Orthopedic--  AnnieA poet is, most of all , to see ________________________________ From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 10:00:34 PM Subject: RE: Neck Pain Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and  _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain  Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Dear Carol-Ann, Neurologist's deal with some pain that deals with neuropathy, not usually with arthritic diseases; that would be a Rheumatoid Dr--PMR, Fibro, shingles, etc--and of course the neck and back pain would be the Orthopedic--  AnnieA poet is, most of all , to see ________________________________ From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 10:00:34 PM Subject: RE: Neck Pain Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and  _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain  Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Carol Ann, I think a neurologist could tell you if you are dealing with arthritis, but would refer you to another type of doctor. But as far as neck pain and headaches, I think a neurologist is a great place to start.  I also had a neurologist do my neck surgery and 6 months later I am much, much better.  I still have a little pain from time to time that an OTC pain reliever can handle, but nothing compared to pain I did have.  I have had several friends go to a neurologist for both neck and back pain, and find relief though surgery by a neurologist.  I myself have been to several orthopedic and neurologists, but when I found the doctor I felt could help me, I knew it.  Of course before I had my surgery by a neurologist, I checked him out completely. Everyone is different too.  Some have benefited from some treatments and other people don't.  The idea is not to give up and continue to try everything until you find a solution, or at minimum, relief.  I hope this helps. One more thought if you give your location, maybe someone here can suggest a doctor to you. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Carol Ann, I think a neurologist could tell you if you are dealing with arthritis, but would refer you to another type of doctor. But as far as neck pain and headaches, I think a neurologist is a great place to start.  I also had a neurologist do my neck surgery and 6 months later I am much, much better.  I still have a little pain from time to time that an OTC pain reliever can handle, but nothing compared to pain I did have.  I have had several friends go to a neurologist for both neck and back pain, and find relief though surgery by a neurologist.  I myself have been to several orthopedic and neurologists, but when I found the doctor I felt could help me, I knew it.  Of course before I had my surgery by a neurologist, I checked him out completely. Everyone is different too.  Some have benefited from some treatments and other people don't.  The idea is not to give up and continue to try everything until you find a solution, or at minimum, relief.  I hope this helps. One more thought if you give your location, maybe someone here can suggest a doctor to you. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Carol Ann - As has been stressed repeatedly before, Neurologist or Orthopedist is not the important thing, what is, is whoever you see is a spine specialist, not a general orthopedic surgeon or neurologist...Both can be excellent, I have had excellent surgeries and evsaluation from a Orthopedic Spine Specialist...but you should get more than one opinion especially if the opinion you have is not satisfactory to you. Hoping you have pain free days. Mark rom: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 10:00:34 PM Subject: RE: Neck Pain  Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Carol Ann - As has been stressed repeatedly before, Neurologist or Orthopedist is not the important thing, what is, is whoever you see is a spine specialist, not a general orthopedic surgeon or neurologist...Both can be excellent, I have had excellent surgeries and evsaluation from a Orthopedic Spine Specialist...but you should get more than one opinion especially if the opinion you have is not satisfactory to you. Hoping you have pain free days. Mark rom: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, April 30, 2011 10:00:34 PM Subject: RE: Neck Pain  Thank you Debbie. Do neurologist's deal with arthritis? Not sure where to turn next. I have a PT appt this week. Carol Ann Mom to , and _____ From: neck pain [mailto:neck pain ] On Behalf Of Debbie W Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:24 PM neck pain Subject: Re: Neck Pain Carol Ann, I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I don't know where you live, but I would go to a neurologist. They have a different opinion on things. At least to get another opinion. I found, prior to my surgery, that acupuncture really helped with the pain. I also went to a chiropractor and a PT, but acupuncture helped by far the most. I wish you all the best. Debbie From: Carol Ann Pittman <DPITTMAN1@... <mailto:DPITTMAN1%40rochester.rr.com> > Subject: Neck Pain neck pain <mailto:neck pain%40> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 9:22 PM I am new to the group. I am 42 years old and my name is Carol Ann. I have been battling neck pain and headaches for over a year. I have done PT, Chiropractics and lots of pain meds. I went to the orthopedic surgeon today and he said I have major arthritis in my neck. My neck reflects being 10 to 15 years older than my real age. I am at a loss, being in so much pain and no real cure:( He suggested an exercise regimen for the rest of my life. I will see the PT he recommended next week. Any advice would be appreciated. He said I was not a candidate for surgery at this time and that if I did it it would only be a temporary fix for 6 months or so. Thanks in Advance. Carol Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 hi all - I had cervical fusion C4-7 about 3 years ago and I now have more than occasional headaches and neck pain...these are new! Meaning I did not have them after the fusion until just recently. I also " hear " a lot of crackling in my neck when I try to stretch it. I have DDD so my fear is " here we go again " in that maybe another of the disks is going...I had to have the last surgery ion my neck as I was losing use of my left hand and arm...none of that (yet!) but by mid-day I am feeling lots of pain despite pain meds and I also get some dizziness along with it when I try to stretch to relieve the pain. I remember having the same feeling of never getting relief form stretching my neck prior to the fusion - I have had three years of being pain free...just hoping this isn't what I think it is...I know the next step if it gets worse or doesn't go away..back to the spine surgeon...but I have to have a hip replacement this year so I cannot even think about bringing this up to my wife! Anyone out there have similar experience? mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I had my first cervical fusion in 2003 and then started having same issues again and did the next fusion in 2008 and then last year I got a spinal stimulator and it was working fine until a few months ago and started having the same shoulder and neck pain and tingling numbness in arm,. so went and had an epidural last week. Good luck. spinal problems From: gilachub@... Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 11:14:53 -0700 Subject: neck pain hi all - I had cervical fusion C4-7 about 3 years ago and I now have more than occasional headaches and neck pain...these are new! Meaning I did not have them after the fusion until just recently. I also " hear " a lot of crackling in my neck when I try to stretch it. I have DDD so my fear is " here we go again " in that maybe another of the disks is going...I had to have the last surgery ion my neck as I was losing use of my left hand and arm...none of that (yet!) but by mid-day I am feeling lots of pain despite pain meds and I also get some dizziness along with it when I try to stretch to relieve the pain. I remember having the same feeling of never getting relief form stretching my neck prior to the fusion - I have had three years of being pain free...just hoping this isn't what I think it is...I know the next step if it gets worse or doesn't go away..back to the spine surgeon...but I have to have a hip replacement this year so I cannot even think about bringing this up to my wife! Anyone out there have similar experience? mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Janet, I experience salivary gland swelling down the neck, in front of my ears and facial numbness, especially when I up my dosage of iodine. Drinking salt relieves the pressure I feel. Here's a link to salivary glands http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salivary_gland Once I realized what this was I was able to relax, back off on my dosage for a day or two and it went away. Lil > > can someone please help me.i dont know what to do and am getting scared.this is my seconed post since joining the group.have been on iodine only for several months started out slow and am now on 50 mg daily for 5 days and off 2 days. i have felt really great till this past week.my blood pressure has gone up from normal to 140 over96 for the past several days in late am till early noon.my heart rate went to 98.the left side of my neck is somewhat swollen and get these stinging like pains in it on left side only. i dont know what to do .i think maybe it is the iodine.should i stop or what. will something happen to me? hurry and answer im crying now janet thankyou. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Janet,¼ tsp salt is very small, the recommended is ½ tsp per day plus on food. That might help to begin with, plus the extra salt, magnesium and vit C as recommended. Donna in IL From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Janet A. Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:17 PMiodine Cc: carlysgrandma1994@...Subject: Re: neck pain From: ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...>Subject: Re: neck painiodine Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 7:51 PMthankyou for your kind response and your suggestions. i do take the companion supplements except i use hymalayan crysltal sea salt and put one fourth teaspoon in one half gallon of reverse osmosis water.then when thats done i do same thing over again.plus put on food also.. will check out the site you gave thankyou so much.today and tomorrow are my 2 days off iodine. janet The only way to know is to take a few days off and see if it subsides. Are you taking Magnesium, Selenium, Vit C and Unrefined salt? You need these with your iodine. An increased heart rate could signal an adrenal stress. When this happened to me I would just increase my Magnesium, Vit C and Salt and that would take care of it. The product I took was a Vit C/Potassium/Magnesium/Calcium supplement called BalanCe from www.vrp.com I would just take a scoop of this product and it would take care of any heart palps - along with a 1/2 tsp Celtic Salt. If it was really bad I used Biotics Research Cytozyme AD (an adrenal glandular product). Don't panic. Buist, ND HC neck pain can someone please help me.i dont know what to do and am getting scared.this is my seconed post since joining the group.have been on iodine only for several months started out slow and am now on 50 mg daily for 5 days and off 2 days. i have felt really great till this past week.my blood pressure has gone up from normal to 140 over96 for the past several days in late am till early noon.my heart rate went to 98.the left side of my neck is somewhat swollen and get these stinging like pains in it on left side only. i dont know what to do .i think maybe it is the iodine.should i stop or what. will something happen to me? hurry and answer im crying now janet thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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