What Causes Intermittent And Recurring Neck Pain?

Posted on Fri, 9 Mar 2018

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Question : sudden neck pain on the right side going to the upper shoulder: have experienced this many times since 5-6 months and thought that it was because of the pillow as I woke up in the morning with the pain but today, after many days without pain, it recurred while i was sitting in the office in normal sitting posture. don't know what's happening and which doctor should i consult

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Need some more details

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Do you exercise regularly?
Do your such pains in any other part of the body?
Have you checked your Vit D levels?

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 minutes later)

I don't exercise, no pain anywhere else in body, 7 months back Vit D was 8 and I'm taking 60k tablets once per month

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Repeat the levels

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Sorry for the delayed response.

Both lack of exercise and low Vit D levels can cause such muscle spasm and subsequent pains.

I suggest you get the Vit D levels checked if on the lower side may have to start the supplement Vit D 60k once weekly for the next 6 weeks.

Also, exercising regularly can avoid such musculoskeletal problems.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Raju A.T, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar