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What Do Headache, Neck And Jaw Numbness Indicate Despite Negative MRI Reports?
Question: Hi, I have two main problems with cervical disc and pain in neck and head.
cervical disk:I have had physical therapy,and an mri for neck and now taking a pain medicatiion.
These head pains are only some times, but painful twitches and also dull pain in the back of head.
Since I am on pain med and still I having pain I also had mri for head, which was normal.
dull pain and numbness in neck and head: This started before
the irritation of the cervical disk.almost a year and half ago.
All problems are on the right side of head.Around the neck and jaw area feels numb and dull pain at times. Nothing has shown up in this area.
cervical disk:I have had physical therapy,and an mri for neck and now taking a pain medicatiion.
These head pains are only some times, but painful twitches and also dull pain in the back of head.
Since I am on pain med and still I having pain I also had mri for head, which was normal.
dull pain and numbness in neck and head: This started before
the irritation of the cervical disk.almost a year and half ago.
All problems are on the right side of head.Around the neck and jaw area feels numb and dull pain at times. Nothing has shown up in this area.
Brief Answer:
Occipital neuralgia to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your question.
In my opinion, occipital neuralgia, a condition related to compression of upper cervical nerves that supply back and top of the head.
Arthritis of the cervical spine may be one of the conditions that may cause such symptoms.
I suggest you discuss with your Doctor about this condition and further tests such upper cervical spinal x-rays and MRI.
Since you had physical therapy and painkillers used, epidural injections could be considered as the next treatment modality.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Occipital neuralgia to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your question.
In my opinion, occipital neuralgia, a condition related to compression of upper cervical nerves that supply back and top of the head.
Arthritis of the cervical spine may be one of the conditions that may cause such symptoms.
I suggest you discuss with your Doctor about this condition and further tests such upper cervical spinal x-rays and MRI.
Since you had physical therapy and painkillers used, epidural injections could be considered as the next treatment modality.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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