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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 related strongly to the question about neck issues causing daily persistent headaches, with many sharing that their migraines are... Read more

Members related strongly to the question about neck issues causing daily persistent headaches, with many sharing that their migraines are directly tied to cervical spine problems, herniated discs, or muscle tension. Several members shared treatments that have brought relief, including chiropractic care, Botox injections in the neck and shoulders, nerve ablation, cervical epidural injections, physical therapy, and CGRP medications. A recurring theme was to explore all available options before considering surgery, and many offered encouragement to get the evaluation done and not let fear stand in the way of answers.

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 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

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

I had the neck surgery. Neck feels good but I still have the headache. Chiro just made me more dizzy.

April 14
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I have mod to severe degenerative disc disease and was in a bad car wreck with severe neck pain resulting. I have lots of back pain issues probably from years of banging around in the biggest moguls I could find skiing and then working as a nurse in the ER. Had to do lots of moving patients on and off guerneys etc. And I was only 5’1”. Now I’m 4’10 1/2”. What helps me the most is massage and a concoction I mix of Voltaren cream, generic aspercream from Walgreens Pharmacy ie trolamine salicylate,Arnica, and a cream from Walgreens again called “Oain Relieving Cream + Lidocaine” 😂😂😂🙄🙄. The steroid in Voltaren takes a while to begin helping like steroids do but the others help in the meantime. Its helped me keep skiing! When it wore off, time to go home.

July 25, 2025

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