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Leida
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 Posted: 04/30/08 - 08:30 Post subject: |
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I lost the bookmark when my hard disk crashed, but a friend gave me a site with facial exercises - to prevent double-chins, wrinkles, etc. - when I tried them it really helped with the neck stiffness, even though it wasn't meant for that. But they made me feel a LOT better (and hey, maybe it'll help prevent wrinkles, too ;)
I'll see if I can find it again. And I'm betting chiropractic would help, too. |
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| Posted: 05/01/08 - 12:01 Post subject: |
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I can't find the exercises page, but I did find a summary page of some - these are the ones where I've noticed I definitely FELT something happening, and it's been loosening up my neck some. I kind of doubt it will prevent wrinkles, but it might help loosen up your stiff neck, too:
Tilt your head backwards while lifting your chin up to the ceiling. Hold this position while making chewing motions with the mouth. The first time I did this one - whoa! I could really feel how tight my whole throat area was, but it did eventually start to loosen up.
Slowly and gently roll your head around on your neck, as if trying to touch your shoulders with your ears - I do this one about five times each side if I can.
I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on the Internet, but maybe it'll help? If it hurts way too much (not just stiffness hurt), obviously don't do it! |
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| Posted: 06/01/08 - 13:05 Post subject: partial thyroidectomy tightness and fullness in throat |
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I had my left thyroid removed 1 month ago. Some days I'm ok and others, like right now, I also have that feeling of tightness in my neck. I went to the END and he told me to give it 2-3 more weeks for total healing. My scar is also sensitive to shirts with neck touching it. I tried to wear a scarf, mostly to keep the sun off, and it's very uncomfortable. Trying to get someone who hasn't had this done to understand the feeling in the neck is almost impossible. I'm almost regretting have the procedure done. I had a nodule and it wasn't even cancerous.
Any advice or inspiration would be most helpful. |
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alsgal
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| Posted: 07/11/08 - 20:39 Post subject: neck tightness 5 months after thyroidectomy |
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| I still have neck tightness which causes swallowing and breathing problems almost 5 months after thyroidectomy . I' m not so sure I needed my thyroid out either . Had some smaller modules and in flammation . Switched primary dr and am scheduled to see GI at the end of the month . THEY all say acid reflux or anxiety . Many don't try to look much farther for answers . Chiropractor didn't help much |
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jodaycare
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| Posted: 07/15/08 - 07:24 Post subject: Neck tightness post thyroidectomy |
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| I had my TT on July 4th and experienced tightness , I found that while in hospital, the Tylenol 3s with codeine helped immensely. I am not taking the T3s anymore but when it gets tight extra strength tylenol works too. I have been gently massaging and stretching my neck since the surgery and it it not too bad. I have also found that using those microwavable heat pads help too.I hope all of you get some relief soon. |
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