Neck Pain: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with neck pain?

Neck pain may occur with other symptoms depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. For instance, if your neck pain is due to arthritis, you may experience pain in other parts of your body. Neck pain due to a pinched nerve can lead to pain, tingling, and numbness down one or both arms. Neck pain due to poor posture and stress may occur along with fatigue and sleep problems. The range of symptoms that may occur with neck pain include:

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Headache

• Shoulder pain

• Sleep disturbances

• Swelling

• Pain and tingling down your shoulder and arm

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, neck pain may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition, such as meningitis or heart attack, which should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Symptoms that may indicate a serious or life-threatening condition include:

• Chest pain

• Difficulty breathing

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)

• Jaw pain

• Nausea and vomiting

• Numbness

• Stiff neck, fever and chills

• Severe headache