RAPHAEL et al. (1994) - Effects of the cervical collar on cerebrospinal fluid pressure

[KoolDude]

I have not read the whole study (just the abstract) but wonder if the study took into account the different types of neck Collars. I know Stifneck’ cervical collar can compress the jugular vein since it has much compressive force but Soft neck collar was a life saver for me. Even pressing your neck with your hand can collapse the thin-walled jugular vein but I hope this study does not scare away folks who can benefit from soft neck collar to keep their chin up.

There was one case in here (below) that was able to reduce pain and diamox as result of wearing soft neck collar.

@Henry

I should also note that I have had frontal head pain as well. The doc from Hopkins suggested keeping head in extension to try to reduce symptoms. This seems to help. I bought a soft cervical collar to keep chin up. This helps with the head and jaw pain and sometimes seems to reduce the tinnitus.

@Henry

I was on Diamox to control the head pressure but since I have been keeping head in extension I have been able to cut back/eliminate the Diamox. I didn’t realize it but the Diamox was causing fatigue. Better now.