A Pain In The Neck
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (92493)
United States
September 4, 2025 10:49am CST
Literally... for the past few days I've had this pain in my neck which goes down my arm. I don't know if I slept wrong, if it's my stupid uncomfortable pillow, too much crocheting or my recliner. Whatever it is, it's really messing with everything I want to do.
I'm assuming it's either a pinched nerve or an overused muscle.
It's also interfering with my chatting time here. 
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12 responses
@BarBaraPrz (52173)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
4 Sep 25
Hope it isn't signs of a stroke or heart attack. Take it easy and if it gets worse, call your doctor.
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@BarBaraPrz (52173)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
5 Sep 25
@Marilynda1225 Adhesive capsulitis? (frozen shoulder)
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
@BarBaraPrz possibly? I'm pretty sure it's from overuse as I was doing so much crocheting to get a project done.
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I'm sure it's not a stroke or heart attack. I feel fine except for the pain that seems to come when I move in a certain way or move my arm in a position
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I'm sure itvwill be fine but I'm right handed and it's my right arm so I'm limited to certain things that I can do.
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@celticeagle (195023)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Sep 25
Ouch! I get some neck pains sometimes from sleeping on two pillows. I have felt better though since I started doing some stretching each day. Not a lot. Don't want to get crazy or anything. 
Hope your neck gets better real soon.
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@celticeagle (195023)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Sep 25
@Marilynda1225 ........Could very well be. Even pillows are so darned expensive nowadays.
@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I kind of think my pain is from my pillow. I need a new one but can't find one that is comfortable.
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@DaddyEvil (179044)
• United States
4 Sep 25
I'm sorry you're having a problem. What pain meds or muscle relaxants have you tried so far? If you come over, I'll give you a really gentle neck massage along with heated towels and see if we could work the kink out for you. I hope you feel better soon. 
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@DaddyEvil (179044)
• United States
6 Sep 25
@Marilynda1225 I never could handle alternating heat and cold. I jump when the cold reached my skin and that defeats the purpose.
I really hope you're feeling better already.
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
6 Sep 25
@DaddyEvil I'm not fond of the cold either so I'm not really diligent on that but the heat makes it feel better. Yes I'm feeling better so it's probably an overused muscle thing.
Hope you and Pretty are having a good weekend
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I've only tried Tylenol and no muscle relaxers. Alternate ice and heat.
Awww getting a gentle neck massage is so tempting that I'm feeling relaxed just thinking about it. It's so sweet of you to offer and I do wish I was closer and could take you up on your offer.
I'm sure I'll feel better in a few days if I rest it.
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@LindaOHio (222971)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I'm so sorry you are hurting. My shoulder pain has moved up into my neck; BUT I think it's getting better. I hope you start feeling better soon. Maybe you should get a new pillow???
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
6 Sep 25
I hope your pain is getting better and not worse. I'm thinking of getting a new pillow .
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
8 Sep 25
@LindaOHio I know exactly how you feel. I have to get up using both arms too and it's really such a pain literally when you feel that sharp pain but can't get up without using your arm. My daughter wants me to get one of those power chairs that help lift you up when you need to rise. I'm leery that it would just tip me out and then I'd be yelling for help getting up off the floor 
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@LindaOHio (222971)
• United States
7 Sep 25
@Marilynda1225 The problem is I have to use both arms to get out of my chair...and every time I do that I get a sharp pain. It's hard for it to heal when you have to keep using it.
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
Right side and it just feels like I overused my arm with a repetitive motion of crocheting for long periods of time. I was working on a project that I needed to get done and probably just flared up my muscle. If it persists then I'll definitely have to call my doctor.
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I'm sure it will be better in a few days with rest.
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@snowy22315 (213835)
• United States
4 Sep 25
That sounds uncomfortable. I hope you can find out the cause. I hate any kind of unexplained problems like that.
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I'm pretty sure it's from overuse as I was crocheting crocheting crocheting to get a project done.
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@allknowing (153162)
• India
5 Sep 25
It ould be your sleeping position. Some physio therapy will set it right
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
If it doesn't get better in a few days with rest and OTC meds I'll have to see about physio therapy
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@RasmaSandra (101539)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Sep 25
Take it easy and keep monitoring the pain as along as it does not get worse,
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I figure it will be better in a few days if I rest it.
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@Marilynda1225 (92493)
• United States
5 Sep 25
I think it's from crocheting as I was doing it for hours and hours trying to get a project done. I'm sure it will be fine in a few days and I won't crochet anything and it will probably go away.
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