Question
i need to know if this is all related

migraine
turns into neck pain,stiffness always left side across left shoulderblade eventually continuing across upper back

pain in upper arm then eventually a numbness
prickly and sometime numbness in hand and fingers

now i am experienceing numbness in tips of toes mostly left foot but sometimes both at the same time

Thank you in advance

Answer
neck pain numbness




Hello Crizz,


Sorry to hear of your complaints.

Migraine (headaches), neck pain, neck stiffness, left shoulder blade pain/ numbness, pain in arm and numbness in hands and fingers,
now (showing a progression of symptoms) numbness in tips of toes - these are your complaints.

"i need to know if this is all related",- certainly this can be all related. This is some kind of nervous system problem, and can be anywhere from your head (brain) through your neck and back (spine/ spinal cord).

I recommend that you see a doctor.  I would recommend a Doctor of Chiropractic or a Neurologist Medical Doctor.  A case history, physical examination, Xrays, perhaps MRI and EMG tests are appropriate, given what you have told me here.

Yes, this can ALL be related.  This can be something simple to take care of, or something complicated. this can be a problem anywhere within your nervous system.  This is something that a professional should look at.

I recommend a Doctor of Chiropractic who should follow the above suggested guidelines.


You need a physical examination.

Visit the local Doctor of your Choice.

In the Medical Arena, I would recommend a Neurologist.


If you need further, please do not hesitate to re-contact me here at
AllExperts.com
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/965-100794/Chiropractors/Victor-Dolan-DC-DACBSP.htm


I wish you Good Luck and Good Health,

Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
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some information that may/ may not interest you:



Information I handout to my Staten Island Neck Pain Patients:



PAIN

Pain is a 憆ed light on the dashboard?

Pain is your body telling you that something is wrong.

That RED LIGHT on the dashboard of your car-
-- do you ignore it until the car breaks down,
or do you get it checked and correct the problem?

Pain,
pain in your body-
-- do you ignore it until your body breaks down, or do you get it checked and correct the problem?

Pain,
do you cover up the pain by taking a painkiller?
Take a painkiller, mask the pain, and allow a problem to progress in your body?

NOTICE ON PAIN RELIEVERS:

Label changes ORDERED by FDA; the FDA announced proposed label changes for OTC over-the-counter pain relievers to include the potential for stomach bleeding and liver damage (FDA news 206- 207; 12-9-06) ;

The American Heart Association issued a scientific statement recommending medical doctors change the way they prescribe OTC pain relievers from a first choice to an alternate of recommending non-pharmacologic treatment (AHA statement 2-26-07).

NSAID Acceleration of ARTHRITIS; an important side effect of Aspirin and other NSAIDS is that it will inhibit cartilage repair and accelerate cartilage  destruction ( Journal of Rheumatology, 1982; 9: 3- 5 ). Many times people take NSAIDS for the pain of Arthritis, not realizing these drugs may make the underlying condition worse. These medications cover up the pain, and cause the problem to worsen.



Pain can often be the result of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.


Vertebral Subluxation ( 慥SC?, 憇ubluxation?)
Vertebral Subluxation is actually a quite common condition. Doctors of
Chiropractic look for pathological conditions which may require referral to other specialties, and also look for 慡ubluxation? Other disciplines look for pathology, but overlook the importance of alignment and movement in the spine which affects our nervous system (the master control system- ALL health disciplines learn this). VSC- 慡ubluxation??can be the cause of many symptoms and conditions.


Only a Doctor of Chiropractic will evaluate and treat for VSC, as
well as other pathology.


The course of VSC is highly variable. Some patients with VSC literally cannot walk, yet other patients with similar test findings may be able to run marathons or lift heavy weights. Some patients immediately develop symptoms related to the VSC, some patients take years to develop symptoms. Some people suffer for only a
few days with pain and symptoms, some people suffer for months. Some
people recover in days, some take months or years, depending upon severity of the condition.

A subluxation interferes with the proper functioning of the nervous system (the master system which controls and coordinates all function within the body) and may cause various other conditions, symptoms and problems.


The Vertebral Subluxation Complex describes what happens when spinal bones lose their normal movement patterns and position. When subluxated, joints are in a stressed, vulnerable, compromised condition. Subluxation may cause Arthritis, Disk Herniation, or aggravate such conditions.

Vertebral Subluxation cannot be corrected through chemicals
(medicine), stretching, yoga, vitamins or physical therapy alone.
Subluxation- a neuro/skeletal/muscular- mechanical- problem requires a  mechanical correction- - - a manipulation, best performed with
the chiropractic adjustment.

Dr. Victor E. Dolan, Doctor of Chiropractic; Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians; Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management; Certified Clinical Nutritionist (IAACN); FIRST Chief of Chiropractic in a  Hospital in New York State (DHSI); As Seen in PREVENTION Magazine





揝tiff Neck?

( Also Known As- wryneck, torticollis, neck muscle spasm )

-can be caused by big bad things: cancers, tumors, fractures, even heart attacks- only history/ examination/ evaluation by an appropriate health professional can differentiate these problems/ conditions.

USUALLY these complaints are neuro-musculo-skeletal.

For example: sometimes we can wake up with a 憇tiff neck? or a
muscle spasm.... sometimes a slip, trip, fall, heavy lift, or even a motor
vehicle accident can cause a 憇tiff neck?

Sometimes we just slept wrong ! Often- the true c a u s e of the
neck stiffness and pain; the underlying c a u s e of the complaint - is a misalignment, a 慿ink?in the neck - more properly termed a
Vertebral Subluxation. Treat the c a u s e, not just the symptoms - for true improvement.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex (a.k.a. 憇ubluxation?
The vertebral subluxation complex is the underlying cause of many
healthcare problems. A subluxation interferes with the proper functioning of the nervous system (the master system which controls and coordinates all function within the body) and may cause various other conditions, symptoms and problems.


This is a serious condition identified by its five parts:

Spinal Kinesiopathology:
This is fancy way of saying the bones of the spine have lost their
normal motion and position. It restricts your ability to turn and bend. It sets in motion the other four components.

Neuropathophysiology:
Improper spinal function can choke, stretch, or irritate delicate
nerve tissue. The resulting nerve system dysfunction can cause symptoms elsewhere in the body.

Myopathology:
Muscles supporting the spine can weaken, atrophy, or become tight and
go into spasm. The resulting scar tissue changes muscle tone, requiring repeated spinal adjustments.

Histopathology:
A rise in temperature from an increase in blood and lymph supplies
result in swelling and inflammation. Discs can bulge, herniate, tear, or degenerate. Other soft tissues may suffer permanent damage.

Pathophysiology:
Bone spurs and other abnormal bony growths attempt to fuse
malfunctioning spinal joints. This spinal decay, scar tissue, and long-term nerve dysfunction can cause other systems of the body to malfunction.


The Vertebral Subluxation Complex describes what happens when spinal bones lose their normal movement patterns and position.

Automobile accidents, improper lifting, improper posture, alcohol,
emotional stress, chemical imbalances, and long periods of sitting can cause the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.

Vertebral Subluxation cannot be corrected through chemicals
(medicine), stretching, yoga, vitamins or physical therapy alone. Subluxation-
a neuro/skeletal/muscular- mechanical- problem requires a mechanical
correction- - - a manipulation, best performed with the chiropractic
adjustment. For good health- Treat the Cause, not just the Symptoms.

Dr. Victor E. Dolan, Doctor of Chiropractic; Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians; Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management; Certified Clinical Nutritionist (IAACN); FIRST Chief of Chiropractic in a Hospital in New York State (DHSI); As Seen in PREVENTION Magazine