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Suggest Treatment For Severe Neck Pain
Posted on
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
Answered on
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Question : hi dr. I am currently experiencing neck pain of the magnitude of the likes i have never felt before. It almost acts like a cramp and manifests itself whenever a movement tweeks it. If I do not move my head position the pain gets rapidly worse and the neck muscle cramps immediatly. can you help me? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Cervical spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
You could be having Cervical spondylosis which can cause muscle spasm of the muscles on the side of your spine behind your neck. There may be a pinched nerve.
Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Apply hot packs to the painful regions. Follow proper ergonomics at work. Avoid using thick pillow while sleeping on bed. Take Tablet Diclofenac and Thicolchicoside combination twice a day for 5 days after meals and Tablet Ranitidine 150mg twice a day for 5 days before meals. This is a combination pain killer and muscle relaxant that will help you immensely.
If you have radiating pain to your shoulders and arms with tingling or numbness, it is best to get an MRI scan after getting an Xray of the Cervical spine.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Cervical spondylosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
You could be having Cervical spondylosis which can cause muscle spasm of the muscles on the side of your spine behind your neck. There may be a pinched nerve.
Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Apply hot packs to the painful regions. Follow proper ergonomics at work. Avoid using thick pillow while sleeping on bed. Take Tablet Diclofenac and Thicolchicoside combination twice a day for 5 days after meals and Tablet Ranitidine 150mg twice a day for 5 days before meals. This is a combination pain killer and muscle relaxant that will help you immensely.
If you have radiating pain to your shoulders and arms with tingling or numbness, it is best to get an MRI scan after getting an Xray of the Cervical spine.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you for your reply Dr. How would you suggest I get the meds to see if they have any efficacy against this condition?
Should I rely on you for prescriptions that you have recommended?
Should I rely on you for prescriptions that you have recommended?
Brief Answer:
Needs prescription
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back to HCM
Yes. Prescription may be required for Thicolchicoside drug. Do enquire with the pharmacy if they can give you an equivalent of the muscle relaxant drug over the counter.
Regards
Needs prescription
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back to HCM
Yes. Prescription may be required for Thicolchicoside drug. Do enquire with the pharmacy if they can give you an equivalent of the muscle relaxant drug over the counter.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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