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Back & Neck Pain (Expert Forum)
Neck/Back Pain & Weakness
Questions in the Back & Neck Pain forum are answered by Dr. Kwan Yin Chong and Dr. Prem Pillay. Topics covered include herniated disc, pinched nerves, sciatica, degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, spine trauma and fractures, and pine tumors.
Neck/Back Pain & Weakness
by mags59, Jan 08, 2009 07:23AM
Although I haven't seen a doctor for my neck and back, I've been told by my PCP that I have arthritis in my spine. It gets very inflamed, especially neck and lower back. Whenever I get the inflamation (inflammation), I get a very weak feeling throughout my whole body with some tremors. I also develop a strong sensitivity to light when this happens, along with ocular migraine. I guess my question is, is the weakness and light sensitivity related to the spinal problems. Lately, I've had pretty severe neck pain (it crunches when I move it), and it happens almost daily. I can't afford to go to a back doc right now since I'm currently uninsured, so any answers would be greatly appreciated.
but as far as your headaches, i would say its got something to do with your neck pain, not necessarily your spine