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Carotidynia Cellulite
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Carotidynia Cellulite
by Anthony-T-Stanfil, Aug 27, 1998 12:00AM
I am a 29 year old male. For the last three months, I have had a constant pain on the right side of my neck. Thoungh, normally a dull pain, it will at time be sharp, with pain reach into my jaw, teeth, and ear.
My family doctor made a intial diagnosis of CAROTIDYNIA CELLULITE, with blood work test yet to be done to confirm diagnoses.
I have always been a health nut, working out regularaly and running two to three times a week. Over the last few months, a very low right of exersise would leave me in pain for days. This never happen before. Also, my dad was diagnoses with Scleroderma at age 56. These symptoms and my family history has led my doctor to my intial diagnoses.
My questions is what is Carotidynia Cellulite. Is it life threating or dilibating. Is it normally the primary disease, or is it, usually a sympton of a different disorder, as of yet, undiagnose. If it is usually a symtom of some other disorder, what are they. Basically, is this something to really worry about, or is it just bothersome. Thankyou, any information would be helpful.
My family doctor made a intial diagnosis of CAROTIDYNIA CELLULITE, with blood work test yet to be done to confirm diagnoses.
I have always been a health nut, working out regularaly and running two to three times a week. Over the last few months, a very low right of exersise would leave me in pain for days. This never happen before. Also, my dad was diagnoses with Scleroderma at age 56. These symptoms and my family history has led my doctor to my intial diagnoses.
My questions is what is Carotidynia Cellulite. Is it life threating or dilibating. Is it normally the primary disease, or is it, usually a sympton of a different disorder, as of yet, undiagnose. If it is usually a symtom of some other disorder, what are they. Basically, is this something to really worry about, or is it just bothersome. Thankyou, any information would be helpful.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Cardio MD - MTR, Aug 27, 1998 12:00AM
Dear Anthony, thank you for your question. I've consulted with a rheumatologist and a neurologist since the problem you describe is not one that cardiologists usually see. From what I've learned, carotidynia is a benign paniful condition that is similar to fibromyalgia. I don't know what the "cellulite" part of the diagnosis is other than the fat tissue that surrounds the carotid artery in the neck. Carotidynia is not a warning sign that you have scleroderma or another connective tissue disease and although this condition may cause pain, it does not pose a bad prognosis for you. Usually, over-the-counter pain medications suffice to control the symptoms. If you would like a second opinion regarding this condition, my advice would be to see a neurologist or a rhematologist. Additionally, there may be more information regarding your symptoms that I don't know so I cannot determine that carotidynia is the correct diagnosis in your case - only your physician can do that. I hope you find this information useful.
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