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Posted by momintexas (Member # 23391) on :
 
Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to stop these or know what they are from???

I had them prior to starting abx then they stopped, now they are back worse than ever.




Thank you to everyone for always answering my questions......all advice is very much appreciated.
 

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Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
 
OUCH on that!

I am sorry you are having the ice pick blues. I've had them and it isn't nice.

I went to a chiropractor and it was a pinched nerve. Happened several times... and after suffering then being able to get help...

I always go back to chiro when they come back.

Hope that helps.



PS .. I am not a doctor and this is not meant to diagnose you. Only a doctor can do that. Good luck!!!
 

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Posted by CD57 (Member # 11749) on :
 
I think its associated w/bartonella
 

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Posted by Beachinit (Member # 21040) on :
 
Stabbing pain is a neuropathic descriptor,
does not reveal its cause though. Magnesium,
dextromethorphan, amitriptyline,amantadine are all NMDA receptor inhibitors and the use of
these medications frequently helps with
neuropathic pain of a chronic type. If Bartonella caused a facet arthritis in the neck
then gentle manipulation may be helpful. . .
might try ibuprofen first though as it is probably equally likely to help.

Enjoying a new day,

Beachinit
 

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Posted by Jane2904 (Member # 15917) on :
 
Daughter had them. Believe it is from Bartonella.


Hope you feel better.
 

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Posted by kday (Member # 22234) on :
 
Bartonella. I get them. Horrible sensations, but ice pick headaches usually only last a few seconds for me.

The pain is strong during those few seconds, and they are disturbing to say the least.
 

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Posted by momintexas (Member # 23391) on :
 
Yes, they do only last a few seconds at a time, but I seem to get them in waves where those few seconds of sharp pain occur every few minutes over a period of a few hours.

Great way to ruin your day!!
 

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Posted by kday (Member # 22234) on :
 

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Originally posted by momintexas:
Yes, they do only last a few seconds at a time, but I seem to get them in waves where those few seconds of sharp pain occur every few minutes over a period of a few hours.

Great way to ruin your day!!

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