osteoarthritis neck shoulders

I have arthritis in most of my joints, but I have more than one type of arthritis too. If you are looking for symptoms of osteoarthritis in the neck, they include pain, stiffness, tenderness, weakness, tingling or soarness in the arms, headaches and even balance problems.

I have severe pain in the middle of my spine,xrays showed lots of arthritis,also in shoulders neck and knees.a simple task like pushing a broom is crippling.any idea what type of arthritis?

A less technical name for this condition is osteoarthritis of the neck, or degenerative disk disease of the neck.. The most common symptom is stiff neck which is most often one of the very first signs. Neck stiffness tends to grow progressively worse over time. Along with pain, cervical spondylosis can be accompanied by parathesias and muscle weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms and hands, and a syndrome called “numb, clumsy hands”. Dizziness may occur on neck movement .

i have sharp pain in my legs feet hands shoulders and neck that came on about 3 days ago it goes away with motrin, but as soon as the motrin wears off it comes right back what could these symptoms be...

I hurt all the time in just about every muscle , hips, legs, back, neck , shoulders, could this be muscle atrophy, or is it coming from the osteoarthritis that i have.

For several years, both of my shoulders have popped, clicked and (it feels like) bone is grinding against bone. They are painful and occasionally I will have limited mobility. Does anyone know what this might be? Or what causes it?

It can be a sign of osteoarthritis, or it can just be from tight muscles in the neck and shoulder area. And like Trudie mentioned massage does help. I also use a heat pack that you can throw in the microwave. I've purchased them at kiosks at malls, at Wal*Mart, TJ Max, Avon- all over the place. If I find one for sale, I usually buy one. I have some for my neck and shoulders, some for my lower back that wraps around my waist and some for my wrists and ankles. I am addicted to heat packs!

Hi everyone I am a middle-aged male with a history of cervical arthritis at C-4/C-5, a bone spur, nerve impingement and various other issues having to do with my neck. I think there may be some disk involvement as well (ie; some disintegration). I think they call this "Osteoarthritis". I have been diagnosed, had many head/neck scans and even that test where they shock you and your arms are jumping around all over the place (nerve conductivity test?).

I have osteoarthritis in my neck moderate and mild in lower back. Can and adjusment help? will they even do an adjustment me? i seem to be losing sensativity in my legs but dont know if iy du to oa in back nad neck.any help would be great. thank you.

when my walking gets better the pain is there-muscle cramps in thighs shoulders neck, etc. do no know what to do-wonder if maybe this is extreme spinal stenosis? i am 38 years old and have had no other major problems or illnesses-only take trazadone for sleep and darvocet when absolutely needed-have been diagnosed with central sensitization syndrome and fibromyalgia-most days just deal with the pain and aggervation but the inability to walk is very disheartening.

I need both of my knees replaced. I have it in my neck, spine, shoulders, fingers, hips, knees and feet. This all started in 2000 right around the time I was diagnosed with Hashi's. I didn't know that Hashi's and arthritis were connected. But upon thinking about it as an autoimmune disease I see how this can happen. It is really the pits. I keep worrying that I will end up in a wheel chair if this arthritis doesn't slow down. I guess all we can do is keep fighting.

I have osteoarthritis in every moving part from head to toes but no drugs available for me. I wish I knew answer to your question but be careful. Many of those new drugs have terrible side effects so make sure you follow all aspects of your health, ok? Good luck.

I have severe pain in my neck, lower back (SI area), both hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands/fingers, ankles and feet. My knees, ankles, feet and fingers constantly pop, while my back and shoulders do occasionally. I have a very tender knot on left side of spine, around C7/S1-2 (?), s/p 2 diskectomies C4-5 in 2004 (plastic spacer); repair to C4-5 & work on C5-6 in 2007 (donor bone fusion). It has been there for 3+ months.

The point of this short story and my synopsis which is definitely unscientific based on my personal experience is too much neck and shoulders trauma,added with my headers,bad sitting and using my tablets and pc for too long has contributed to a degeneration of my articulated movement in the neck .

my body constantly aches from my ankles knees my whole back wrists knuckels shoulders neck especially and there is a specific point on my forhead that if any pressure is on it it produces a sharp pain like a migraine. is any of this a concern or perhaps a part of a bigger problem?

Now 10 years later, I have it in both shoulders, and pain when I walk, in my left arch and right ankle. Once my ring finger knuckle hurt for a year. The doc said the X-Ray showed no knuckle between the finger bones. Is this a case of disappearing joints? I've tried glucosamine chondroitin and shark cartilage but I can't see any noticeable improvements. Is there any way to resolve (aside from pain killers and drugs that have unknown or risky side affects)?

I've had mri's of my spine and shows osteoarthritis with bone spurs in cervical thoracic and lumbar. This was done in 2007 (i was 35), now i have this horrible tendonitis in both wrists and i'm on prednisone. Could this be related to the arthritis? i'm seeing an ortho but he doesn't know about the osteoarthritis (i was just rereading my reports and it jumped out at me). What should i expect with this diagnosis?

I am starting to feel a 'flare' subsiding today and have noticed I have - mucus/thick fluid? - during my flares the bottom of my neck/top of shoulders seem to swell-up - I have had a 'scan' on these areas which showed nothing!! Does anyone think it could be that I get 'fluid' around my neck etc. - like when someone has a knee injury and the area becomes swollen?? - or am I being 'stupid'!!!

It sounds like you may need an MRI on your back. Disc problems up by the neck and shoulders can cause this type of pain. You should make an appointment with an Orthopedist.

Hi, I am 43 yr old female.I have osteoarthritis in my neck,get migraines and fibromyalgia (all dx) I have recently seen a Neurologist who said its not worth having an MRI. I disagree,and my osteopath is also worried. I have very gentle treatment on my neck,every few weeks,pain killers hardly touch my pain..I am getting giddy spells,severe pain in shoulders neck and occipital area.

are there any young adults in here that have had this i have to go get xrays in a little while but my doc said he is pretty sure that i have arthritis in my shoulders because of the way it is popping and stiffness and pain i am just wondering if there is anyone that has had this at such a young age thanx Abritt

Hello, i am hoping that I can finally get some help with this, I am in almost constant pain in both shoulders, both hips and both knees. Sometimes the pain moves for a couple of days and goes into my neck. Generelly I don't go more than a day, if I am lucky, without getting pain somewhere. Sometimes I am not even moving and it's like I am being repeatedly stabbed in the joints.

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