# How do I get relief from this neck pain?

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/how-do-i-get-relief-from-this-neck-pain/4505>\
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**Created:** [December 28, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/how-do-i-get-relief-from-this-neck-pain/4505 "2013-12-28T15:29:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![hayperk](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/hayperk/32/2076_2.png) [@hayperk](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/hayperk)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/how-do-i-get-relief-from-this-neck-pain/4505/1 "2013-12-28T15:29:26Z")

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I have had horrible neck pain for the past week and I can't seem to find any thing that helps. Almost like a horribly stiff neck. I can barely turn my head from side to side or look up or down. Every position is uncomfortable, lying down, sitting up, standing. I am trying to decide if its from Chiari or not. The pain radiates from around the C7 vertebra, so I don't think its related.

Do you guys have any suggestions?

Thanks!

Hayley

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**Author:** ![hayperk](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/hayperk/32/2076_2.png) [@hayperk](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/hayperk)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/how-do-i-get-relief-from-this-neck-pain/4505/2 "2013-12-28T20:20:00Z")

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Thanks for the suggestions. Where do I get magnesium oil? I have tried Tylenol and ibuprofen and icy hot, but nothing is helping  
I going to try to see my primary Monday to get some muscle relaxers  
I’m scheduled for decompression surgery on January 28 so I would really like to get this to settle down asap!

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**Author:** ![jcdemar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jcdemar/32/1226_2.png) [@jcdemar](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/jcdemar)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/how-do-i-get-relief-from-this-neck-pain/4505/3 "2013-12-29T01:43:30Z")

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Hayley, I use arnica gel (arnicare). You have to use it for a few days in a row before it starts to really work, but it helps my neck pain a great deal. I hope you feel better soon.

Jenn

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**Author:** ![hayperk](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/hayperk/32/2076_2.png) [@hayperk](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/hayperk)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/how-do-i-get-relief-from-this-neck-pain/4505/4 "2013-12-29T02:00:47Z")

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I found some arnica creme today! I was looking for the magnesium at the vitamin shoppe and I ran across that. I remembered reading about it on other posts so I thought I would give it a shot. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the advice! If I’m not beginning to feel better on Monday I think I have to get in to see my local dr. Maybe he will give me a muscle relaxer or something!