Suggest Treatment For Muscle Cramps On Back Of Neck And Dizziness

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014

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Question : I just recently started to experience sudden muscle cramps in the back of my neck. When it happens I can barely move my head and sometimes I am very dizzy. I feel like I have a vice on the bottom of my skull. I sometimes feel extreme tightness on the left side of me head. I just had my Lipitor raised from 40 to 80 Mg a day. I'm 53 and in good health maybe 10 lbs over weight and I have never had anything like this happen before.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Due to compression of nerve root there can be cramp in your back of neck.

I will advise you to do MRI cervical spine
For these symptoms neurotropic medication can be started.
You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Another possibility of Muscle cramps can be due to loss of nutritional elements.
Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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