Neck pain

jenzie06
jenzie06 Member Posts: 708
edited 11. May 2013, 10:43 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have RA in my neck. Because of my reaction to the last drug I'm currently not taking any meds. This past week my neck has been causing me quite a bit of pain. I am worried that the lack of control is going to damage my neck further. Damaged hands and feet are a problem but won't kill me. Should I be worried?

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,896
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jen

    In the short term you need to try to rest your neck as much as you can and take pain relief as you can and anti-inflams if you can. If a heat-bag helps maybe you can try that? Personally I ditched my 'proper' pillows the last time my neck was really bad and used a rolled up hand towel in my neck instead. I now have a shaped memory foam pillow.

    If they haven't Xrayed your neck lately you could ask for one? At least they would know any damage there and the extent of it :?

    Finally when will you be having your medications reviewed by the rheumy?

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • lizzieuk1
    lizzieuk1 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    2nd the shaped memory foam pillow, am also having neck pain as been off meds since ,miscarriage. Just waiting for new meds. Are u looking a some diff meds? Often one won't suit but others are fine. Please don't give up at the first try if possible, also can u have a steroid I find they help quite a bit,