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I also have nerve damage in the neck and shoulders post to surgery at C5-6 and am also post surgical (2X) at L4-5, with degenerative disc disease.  Since my injuries and subsequent surgical attempts to remedy them cold weather has had a tremendous effect on my pain levels.  I especially need to keep my neck covered from drafts to minimize the increased pain and rigidity that comes with it.  I've grown accustomed to turtlenecks, **hooded sweatshirts that bunch thickly behind the neck with the hood down help alot**, and scarves or turning up my collars when out.