Is Pain Radiating To The Head When I Am Diagnosed For Lower Cervical Spine Arthritis Something That Needs Medical Attention?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jun 2018

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Question : I was just diagnosed for lower cervical spine arthritis, upper is ok. I am 66 years old and female. So the pain is going up into my head, it is not going down into my arm,..what do I need to be careful of? what can I do to make it better?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take medications and do physiotherapy

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The headache may not be associated with cervical arthritis.
Possibility of tension type or migraine headache is likely.
For neck arthritis , isometric neck exercises should be done regularly.
For headache prevention, timely sleep, food and avoiding fasting should be followed.
Avoid excessive tea or coffee.
Drugs like amitriptyline or nortriptyline or duloxetine can be used for benefit in headache and neck region.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy