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GP for this or someone else (but who?)

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2tired2bewitty · 10/09/2017 20:06

Came back from holiday last Saturday and I've had a really strong burning sensation (like sunburn) across the top of my back/lower neck ever since. It's definitely not sunburn ( the weather wasn't that good) but I spent a lot of time carrying my youngest two children and a rucksack, so Dr Google suggests I may have a pinched nerve.

Is it worth going to my GP about this, or should I go straight to some kind of physio/osteopath/chiropractor, and if so, which one is likely to give the best results?

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lovemylover · 10/09/2017 21:24

I think i would say Dr first, have you tried painkillers, ?
You could try the rub on ice or menthol painkilling gel, or ask your local pharmacist, which i often do before bothering Drs,they are often just as knowledgable.and will advise who to see

lovemylover · 10/09/2017 21:26

I think i would say Dr first, have you tried painkillers, ?
You could try the rub on ice or menthol painkilling gel, or ask your local pharmacist, which i often do before bothering Drs,they are often just as knowledgable.and will advise who to see

Haudyerwheesht · 10/09/2017 21:27

Is it across both sides of your body? If not it could be shingles...

lovemylover · 10/09/2017 21:28

Sorry posted twice laptop playing up,keeps freezing,thought it hadnt posted

2tired2bewitty · 10/09/2017 21:53

I hadn't thought of the pharmacist, I might give them a go tomorrow, thanks!

I hope it's not shingles, all three children had chicken pox sequentially this year, I am done with that virus!

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