Pain In The Neck In More Ways Than 1
By fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29819)
Momence, Illinois
November 17, 2016 7:57am CST
I know I have complained about this before. While my health is very good I do have my aches and pains. For many months now it's been my neck. I wake up almost every morning early because my neck can't take one more minute laying on my pillow.
I have spent so much money trying to find a pillow that will make my neck feel better. I have a feather pillow, a foam pillow, a memory foam pillow, and a gel pillow. I have them stacked up on a small table next to my bed, and often I wake up in the middle of the night to change pillows. It's getting ridiculous.
I have probably looked at every pillow know to man these last 6 months or so. And I have come to the conclusion they will say anything to get you to buy their 50 or 100 dollar pillow. My most expensive one to this point is about 40 bucks. I have a gel pillow that is originally 169 bucks but got if for 30 bucks on sale. A very good deal if the darn thing helped. Alas it doesn't really help.
So I guess I live with my neck pain, or go to the doctor who will try to convince me to have surgery, not happening. Or just keep buying pillows until one actually does what they advertise. Wouldn't that be a surprise. And if I ever actually find one that does what it says I will shout it from the rooftops.
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@LadyDuck (502738)
• Italy
17 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 My husband almost could no more turn his head and now he is fine. I had a problem with my right shoulder, I refused surgery but the therapist was able to recover the use of my shoulder and arm almost at 100%.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Nov 16
Yup no surgery for me I don't care what they say. I may have to look into some type of therapy however.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
@LadyDuck Now that I could live with. I just don't want to get cut open. I hear Dianne's hubby had neck surgery some weeks ago and still can't use his arms. Yikes I am to young for that.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
17 Nov 16
Keep the pillow in the sun...we do this when we have a pain in the neck.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Nov 16
Hmmm really now that's something I have never heard. I will try anything once lol.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Nov 16
@responsiveme never heard of one of those going to research that.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
21 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 They only would do that if there's a need . But if not , they can perhaps tell you to have some physical theraphy on your neck or a brace perhaps /
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
I sure hope so, but I'm afraid if I go in to see a doc they will want to cut me open. I am so not up for that.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD Maybe so I am going to try a few things before I go see a doctor. I"m pretty sure it's muscular not an injury.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
18 Nov 16
Have you been to a chiropractor?. I used to go to one for my knee pain until I realized I was throwing my money away and had the knee replacement. My best friend has shoulder problems because of age and she is going to go to water aerobics with me.. hope you find help soon...
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
20 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 get yourself to one and let us know if it helps you. I'm betting it will.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
20 Nov 16
@PainsOnSlate I think so too. I went to one in my late teens early 20's for my bad back and it was wonderful. I always felt brand new when leaving there.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
I am considering a chiropractor I sure don't want surgery.
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@JudyEv (382457)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 They can't make you have surgery and it might be something that can be fixed quite simply. If your spine is out of alignment, seeing a chiropractor could be very beneficial.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
I have no idea what's wrong with my neck. It hurts everyday for months now. I know i need to get it looked at but I so don't want surgery if that's what they find.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Nov 16
@JudyEv Well when I was in my late teens early 20's I did see a chiropractor and he told me I had a couple of vertabraes that would slip out very slightly and he would work them back in and that would last a few months before they would slip out again. But haven't been to one in many many years. Even my hubby the other day said it was time to go back.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
17 Nov 16
I used to have similar problems, except my pain was in my right shoulder. It bothered me every morning in bed and it would last for hours after I'd get out of bed. I also needed a new pillow and while I didn't buy a lot of pillows, I shopped for a lot and none of them seemed good enough. I finally found a pillow on QVC. It's memory foam but very fluffy. When I lay down on it, it gives lots of support to my head, neck and shoulders and my pain has not returned. It surprised me because I didn't really expect much from it but it's wonderful. I really hope you find the right pillow for you because I do know how frustrating that kind of pain can be.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
22 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 They are called "Set of 2 Memory Foam Pillows w/Rayon from Bamboo by Lori Greiner". If you go to qvc.com and put that in, you can see a video that describes the pillows. I can't tell you what a difference these pillows have made. I'm only using one now but I have the second one for when I'm reading in bed and I usually put it under my knees for support.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
24 Nov 16
@CRK109 Awesome thanks I am going to check that out. I looked and tried to buy them but apparentlly they want me to call them. I will try again on friday I rather not call. their site for ordering is down or something.
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
Do you happen to remember what that pillow was called. I would rather give another go with another pillow than possibly face surgery
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
17 Nov 16
Besides going to the doctor, have you considered other alternative, such as acupuncture, homeopathy or others? I would not choose to go for surgery unless it's really necessary. As for neck pain, I don't think I'd go for doctors.
Hope you will feel better very soon.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
My husband and I are talking about other things, I like the idea of a chiropractor.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
17 Nov 16
if not a doctor, maybe try a chiropractor or acupuncturist?
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Nov 16
yea a chiropractor sounds good may have to look into that.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Nov 16
I might go see a doctor, haven't decided yet.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
18 Nov 16
How about something warm on your neck, they have scarves that you put in the microwave to warm up and then wrap around your neck, might help. Though it will cool off obviously during the night.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
Oh yes I like that idea, going to see if I can get one of those today,. Thanks for the suggestion Belle.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
18 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 They have them at Marshalls and TJMaxx, they are $12.99 I bought a few for Christmas gifts.I hope it helps
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
@BelleStarr Thanks I am going to go see if I can get one.
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
I have a lot of issues with my back, but I think that Yoga is slowly beginning to help. Now if you had asked me yesterday I would have a whole different story!!
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
Yoga hmmmm interesting. I just want to sleep the whole night and wake up without this pain. I will try anything once but I just don't want surgery. I'm afraid to go to the doc for fear that's what they are going to say.
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Nov 16
I really should, but am afraid of what they are going to tell me.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
17 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 Only you can be responsible for your own health.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
@DianneN I know but when I hear what your hubby is going through after his neck surgery it really scares me,
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Nov 16
I hear you. My cheapy from Family Dollar is starting to cause me neck pain and headaches. I'm going back to my feather/down pillow which was always a good one for me and hope that it will be again. I hope you find the right pillow for you soon.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
I do too Valerie I am so darn frustrated with this constant pain.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Nov 16
@fishtiger58 And now I remember the other thing I went to Wal-Mart for this morning. Oh well. there's always next time.
I hope you're able to find that one pillow that will work its magic.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
19 Nov 16
@just4him I would hope so, but I get so sick of looking at pillows, for now I will keep switching between the 4 I have.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
18 Nov 16
Aw sorry to hear it. Maybe a chiropractor visit would help?
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Nov 16
I may have to give the chiropractor a try. Thanks
