Health Question

[Bernie]

A friend of mine who is 79 years old has a condition that has been described as Dropped Head Syndrome. She did hurt her neck a few months ago and felt as if something snapped in her neck. It has got gradually worse particularly coming on to evening time. She is attending a Neurologist and has had Blood tests and MRI which didn't show up anything. The Neurologist has her on several tablets which she is finding very difficult to take and very hard on her tummy eventhough she is on a stomach protector.
I have heard of some injection which may help the condition but cannot find any info about it. Has anyone experienced this condition or know anything about it.
I'm convinced it is due to the injury to her neck months back that is showing up now.
Would love to have your opinion.

[FatticusInch]

Given her sex and age I’d hazard there’s the added factor of spondylosis.

Apparently it’s very rare too?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3621852/

[Sqad]

Sorry...can't help....never heard of it.

[maggiebee]

Found this on-line

What can be done for Dropped Head Syndrome?
Neck collars are one of the most useful treatments for Dropped Head Syndrome. Wearing a neck collar when you are up will likely improve your activities of daily living. The collar can partially correct the chin-on-chest deformity. This improves forward gaze and activities of daily living.