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Posted 1/17/2013 12:53 PM (GMT -5)
Hoping that someone out there has had this and has found something to help it. I have been getting a very stiff neck. No swollen glands and no lymph nodes palpable in my neck and chin. Basically the muscles under my chin that run out to the muscles down the sides of my neck are so tight. The muscles up to my jaw and ears are also tight and so are the muscles in the back of my neck from the base of my skull to my shoulders. My shoulder blades are also tight and sore. I've had it get bad like this before and I don't know what I did but it seems like everything is just stiff and sore like I've pulled all of the muscles.

I've tried lots of heat, magnesium oil, hot baths, massage and I can't figure out what will get it to work. I'm guessing it is lyme because 3 days ago I could barely move my body due to tight muscles in my stomach and hips. That magically disappeared but the neck, chin and shoulders have gotten worse. Anyone have any good ideas on how to just relax these muscles a bit?

Thanks!!
Posted 1/17/2013 1:11 PM (GMT -5)
justascarf,

I have this regurarly - it's really stressing, it feels like my eyes are gonna pop out of my head... the tension makes me want to scream... it's like a wide collar of tension all around my neck, shoulders, upper chest, upper back, chin, yaws, up to my ears and the back of my head.

I haven't found another way to get relieve than going to my ostheopath, he takes away the tension. It feels great afterwards. The last time he couldn't believe how much tension there was in my yaws. It's a bit strange, cause he puts his hand in my mouth and puls my yaw and teeth, but it's great.

Have you tried it before?

Post Edited (MarieLS) : 1/17/2013 12:05:05 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/17/2013 1:52 PM (GMT -5)
I have never checked out an osteopath. That sounds cool. I'll have to look into that. I've never even heard of an osteopath. Thanks for the suggestion. I do cranial sacral, accupuncture and a few other fun things. I'm also getting a new pillow and new mattress as that has been super uncomfortable for some time now.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted 1/17/2013 2:50 PM (GMT -5)
Hey justascarf2,

I get the same thing. For me its a lot of tension and I find that I am clenching my jaw, especially when I sleep. I realize I do that when I herx a little harder or when my symptoms are flaring up. My doctor says that some people have with LD have it.. (are you surprised)... And it can cause pain that goes to the top of youe head and down into your back.

Bruxism is related to fibromyalgia..something us lyme patients are all too aware of.. Here's a link that explains it more.

http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/fibromyalgia_bruxism.html

Hope this helps some..

Sincerely,
Samantha
Posted 1/17/2013 6:21 PM (GMT -5)
Hey Samjones-
Thanks for the article. I do grind my teeth at night but a wear a custom mouth gaurd. I know that doesn't change the fact that I clinch and grind! I just find it odd that I had extreme tightness in my hips and stomach and now it's all gone but my chin, jaw and neck is very tight. I hope something will relax those muscles. I could use it now. I found an interesting massage site and I'm starting to try some of those. Hope something will break this cycle! Thanks for the help.
Posted 1/18/2013 7:17 AM (GMT -5)
There was a time when I searched online constantly for "tight jaw." It is apparently a lyme symptom and goes away with treatment. Also, make sure you are taking enough magnesium. Sometimes too the stress hormones are up causing the tight muscles so make sure you are doing relaxation exercises.

Hope you feel better soon.
Posted 1/18/2013 6:31 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks springs jean-
I have noticed that when I use the magnesium oil on my neck it does feel better for a while. I also do yoga regularly but that hasn't helped much. Maybe just some meditation. I ended up going to the doctor today who said I have a swollen tonsil on the right side (same side as a lot of my problems) and that I need to get the inflammation down. I read that tonsillitis can be caused by Ebv as well as a bunch of other co-infections I currently have so maybe that is also contributing! Who knows.
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