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Souderton, PA

My neurologist wants me to see a neurosurgeon for my neck. Ask me if I'm scared!!!!

February 17, 2024
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Members responded with great empathy and personal experience to the question about neck issues causing daily persistent headaches, with many... Read more

Members responded with great empathy and personal experience to the question about neck issues causing daily persistent headaches, with many confirming a strong connection between cervical spine problems, injuries, and migraines. Several members shared treatments that have helped, including chiropractic care, Botox injections in the neck and shoulders, nerve ablations, cervical epidural injections, physical therapy, massage, and newer CGRP medications like Aimovig and Nurtec. A recurring theme was to explore all non-surgical options first while encouraging the original poster not to fear getting answers, as understanding the root cause can open doors to real relief.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

I seem to always have a stiff neck but it doesn't always lead to a headache. I'm constantly rubbing and stretching my neck to try to get relief but nothing works. I feel like I'm having lots of problems even after I've made significant progress with my treatment. Does this happen to anyone else?

July 14, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

When i have bad migraines my neck and shoulders hurt horribly. I get botox gor my migraines, so i get extra botox in neck and shoulders. Definitely helps.

March 10, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I was born into a family suffering with migraines. That was my mother, father, and 4 children. My nephews also get migraines. My siblings and I are still suffering from them in our senior years. All of us suffer from neck pain. I do exercises for it and weight training. It helps. Meditation also helps a lot. I wish you the best on your surgery.

March 12, 2025 (edited)
A MyMigraineTeam Member

My neurologist sent me to pt. After a session I am down with a headache the day after

October 17
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I have had multiple neck injuries which all added to the number of migraines I get. The last one happened when I did a faceplant on asphalt. It knocked C4 out beyond C5. Not only did my migraines increased again, but it pinched a nerve to my left arm, leaving it useless for 3 weeks. Very painful. I lost the ability to play my mandolin for about 8 months. But time heals. 3 years later, I still am slower on 2 of my 4 fingers when playing mandolin, but it's much better than that first year. Migraines have continued though. I used to get them on my right side, but it has shifted to the left side since the fall. I still suffer with nonstop pain on the left side of my neck where the shift happened. I probably always will.

October 13 (edited)

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