I have this pain in my neck. It feels like nerve pain that radiates up through my neck and makes my head hurt. It doesn’t hurt all the time, but when it does, it lasts for days. I have had car accidents in the past that I know contribute. But I go to the chiro and every 2 weeks.
Anybody have anything that helps for this? My rife headache frequencies do help. I’d love to hear other ideas as well.
Hi bekah8100 and welcome to the fibro forum!
I just am getting over a nasty bout with nerve pain, and yes, some of it was up throughout my head. I like listening to very mellow music (the kind that can put you to sleep!), praying, calming breathing exercises, very gentle massage, and sometimes have success using either an ice pack or (conversely) heat. Though it's hot out, I put on a winter cap and oddly enough, for whatever reason, it gave me some relief!
Do you take anything for nerve pain like gabapentin, a prescription med? That's helpful, too.
There are foods that are good for neuropathy, such as cherries, bananas, flax seeds, fish, brown rice, sunflower seeds, many green vegetables and several fruits (many lists online--simply do a search on "foods that help neuropathy"). Chamomile tea is soothing, too. I also like (weak) gingerroot tea (homemade from gingerroot, found in the produce area in grocery stores--sometimes it can interfere with meds, I believe, so check with your doctor), and a tea called "Tension Tamer" which is from Celestial Seasonings.
Sometimes just smelling a favorite essential oil helps (I like lavender).
Oddly enough, maybe it's just me, but sometimes spicy foods can help, if it doesn't bother your stomach.
I try to sip lots of water, too--seems to flush out whatever is causing the problem. I've found more sleep is a must when nerve pain visits! And I try to slow down more, in general.
I'm not a medical professional--just some things that I've found helpful, personally. Always good to check in with your doctor regarding all this. Hope you're better soon!
"Pray, hope, and don't worry." St. Padre Pio
"Let nothing disturb you; nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything." St. Teresa of Avila
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful, to make the most of what we have, to be happy with simple pleasures and have courage when things go wrong." Laura Ingalls Wilder
I just am getting over a nasty bout with nerve pain, and yes, some of it was up throughout my head. I like listening to very mellow music (the kind that can put you to sleep!), praying, calming breathing exercises, very gentle massage, and sometimes have success using either an ice pack or (conversely) heat. Though it's hot out, I put on a winter cap and oddly enough, for whatever reason, it gave me some relief!
Do you take anything for nerve pain like gabapentin, a prescription med? That's helpful, too.
There are foods that are good for neuropathy, such as cherries, bananas, flax seeds, fish, brown rice, sunflower seeds, many green vegetables and several fruits (many lists online--simply do a search on "foods that help neuropathy"). Chamomile tea is soothing, too. I also like (weak) gingerroot tea (homemade from gingerroot, found in the produce area in grocery stores--sometimes it can interfere with meds, I believe, so check with your doctor), and a tea called "Tension Tamer" which is from Celestial Seasonings.
Sometimes just smelling a favorite essential oil helps (I like lavender).
Oddly enough, maybe it's just me, but sometimes spicy foods can help, if it doesn't bother your stomach.
I try to sip lots of water, too--seems to flush out whatever is causing the problem. I've found more sleep is a must when nerve pain visits! And I try to slow down more, in general.
I'm not a medical professional--just some things that I've found helpful, personally. Always good to check in with your doctor regarding all this. Hope you're better soon!
"Pray, hope, and don't worry." St. Padre Pio
"Let nothing disturb you; nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything." St. Teresa of Avila
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful, to make the most of what we have, to be happy with simple pleasures and have courage when things go wrong." Laura Ingalls Wilder
Post Edited (Luvzminis) : 7/14/2023 12:25:15 PM (GMT-8)
Thanks for the recommendations. I am currently on Cymbalta but trying really hard to get off of it. Too many side effects and awful weight gain. I am really trying to be more holistic, which is one reason I love using frequencies. I will try the cherries, bananas, flax seeds, etc. Sounds like foods with omega 3's. I will also try the teas. Thank you!