Neck pain

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Does anyone know whether this is a side effect or not? Think im going mad. I keep getting pain in the left side of my neck which means that when trying to sleep I have to try and put a pillow between my neck and shoulder when on my side. Tramadol isnt touching it and its there all the time but worse at night.Im having every other side effect going so wanted to know is this one too

thanks

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Hi Michelle

Yes it could be due to lack of calcium and low vit D.

Tramadol contains codeine which suppresses the endorphins leading to depression and also suppression of the body's natural pain relief ie the endorphins.

Are you taking any other meds?

Codeine also causes headaches, chronic migraine, spasms,signs and symptoms of lupus and muscular and joint pain. It is also very addictive.

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Hi Michelle,  I was wondering exactly the same thing - as I am currently undiagnosed with anything yet, I have noticed that the last few months I have severe neck pain, which is excruciating at night when settling down to sleep but also happens at random times through the day - its like a really painful stiffness that catches me unawares & painkillers have no effect.   This has started along with various other symptoms which all seem to be pointing to hypothyroid. I have a doctors appointment on Monday following "normal" blood test results so will have to see what she says.  I hope you find relief, good luck xx

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Hi Diane

I agree.

If your bloods are 'normal' what will you do next?

Jean

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Hi Jean,  I am going to go to see the doctor armed with information & advice that I have been given from this site!  Ive had "normal" results from every blood test for the last 5 years but Im at the stage where enough is enough - I cant be "normal" and feeling this rubbish for so long - Im just hoping the doctor is as understanding as she was a month ago! Im fed up of feeling permanently exhausted, and in near constant pain - Ive had a repeat prescription of paracetemol & high dose ibruprofen for about 2 years now, which I try to avoid taking as much as possible - the paracetemol I could swap for Tic-Tacs and have the same effect, I did have slight relief with taking 2 ibruprofen instead of the 1 prescribed but that has long gone so seems pointless to carry on taking them.  I was prescribed another painkiller to try (sorry, cant remember the name) along with a stomach tablet as it can cause upset, but I was violently sick with that so stopped after a fortnight a while back. Fingers crossed that I get somewhere on Monday!  xx

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Hi

Why is it doctors do not see that needing certain vitamins is just as important as pills.

I looked at the symptoms of a vit d deficiency and found this is what I needed not painkillers.

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Hi michelle 

i get alot of neck stiffness and shoulder and aches.

i am borderline underactive and just had tests re done..

TSH was 3.61 in Feb T4 was 9 .. 

But i was taking Kelp 1000mg for thyroid health and hair loss ( so stopped it to have tests redone so more accurate )  

i pay for tests where i live, and i asked for adrenals to be checked,  Vit B12 and Vit D .. 

Good luck hun ' its miserable when you know something is amiss and no answers ' 

i am post menopause too age 50 and had aches all through peri meno didnt take HRT 

jayx 

 

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SOUNDS HORRENDOUS.

The nsaids are unsuitable and now your stomach is sensitised I assume your dr has told you to never take any NSAIDS ever again for fear of causing stomach/bowel haemorrhage and bronchospasms.

If you google codeine and nsaids then you will be shocked.

Is it possible to get your bloods done privately. You will also get a full report/explanation which means you can be informed so you can use that information to get sorted out. Have you ever had any antibody tests done or tests for lupus?

I had my vit D test done privately by a NHS hospital in the Midlands . I am not pushing this just explaining because a lot of GPs refuse to do Vit D screening. Yet the test can be done for about thirty pounds now using a home testing kit.

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Hi Christine

I agree with you.

When did you find out about Vit D deficiency? What treatment are you on? You need regular calcium levels doing if taking vit d .

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Hi Jay

Do you mind my asking you whereabouts roughly do you live? 

I am asking because you had blood tests done privately and was just wondering where. Hope you don't mind my asking.

Have you ever taken statins? They cause muscular pains etc

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Hi Jean, thanks for your reply - I dont know if I am sensitised to the pills but I dont want to risk anything so stopped taking them - the sickness on top of the pain was more than I could cope with!  

I will ask the doctor about further blood tests, whether that means paying privately or not.  Any tests Ive had before have been for menopause or arthritis and then the recent ones were for thyroid and anemia and Im sure she mentioned Vit D as well.  But, as before - all "normal" - whatever that is!  I will ask her about the levels of those tests and hope that she opts to investigate a bit further.  Thanks again xx

 

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iS IT POSSIBLE TO GET COPIES OF YOUR BLOOD RESULTS/

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I believe yes, so am going to ask on Monday. x

 

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if anyone takes brufen or any other NSAID then the advice is that if it causes nausea the drug must be immediately discontinued.

It is not a drug that one gets used to!

It also causes bronchospasms so must not be prescribed for people with respiratory conditions.

ALL drugs need to be researched by the individual taking them.

Hope that helps. 

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Hi Jean 

i am in southern spain Jean 

jay x

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Told by the doctor who removed my thyroid that my levels were low, her theory was everone living in the west of Scotland should be taking this.  When I investigated I found that the symptoms were some of the ones I was suffering and after buyng and taking an over the counter product it has helped.

I didn't know that I needed regular calcium checks I will find out about that.

I only know that in the past few months most of the pains have gone, I am  a novice on this site and learning all the time.  It helped learning that I should wait an hour before taking breakfast and 4 hrs before taking vits.  So all I can say is keep reading, asking & learning.

Christine smile

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Hi 

no i dont take any meds ..

just vits that th doctor suggested for me 

Natecal ( calcium and vit D3 ) 

Kelp for hair loss / cold hands / Thyroid health 

Vit b6 for menopause anxiety

i have 3 bulging back disks which i live with and they cause pain and they were at there worse in Feb I also had shingles due to nerve pain then.

and dont take or like pain killers,

jay x

 

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Hi Diane,Jayne, Michelle and Christine

A good link is the Vitamin D Council.

 

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Vit B6 is good for peri meno and menopause 

but may cause stiffness in some cases 

i have been off it for a month just to see if anything improves or whether its other issues 

thanks for info 

jay x

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Lucky you.

You will be getting plenty of sunshine and a good diet.

Are you vit D3 or D2 deficient?

What dose of vit D are you taking. Natecal contains aspartame. I suggest you google aspartame!!