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What Causes Sharp Pain In Head And Base Of Neck During Intercourse?
Question: While having sex and as it becomes more vigourous I develop a sharp pain in both my head and base of the neck. Sometimes it is so severe I have to stop before climax. My doctor has given me prednisone 3 days into now and a muscle relaxer methocarbamol. Still not working well, what can I do as I want to continue to have sex?
Brief Answer:
Take steps and drugs as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Headache associated with sexual activities can be managed by few suggested advice.
You should decrease exertion during sex.
You can take prophylaxis with propranolol or pain killers like indomethacin or Naproxen.
The prognosis is good and may improve in days to month.
Start taking propranolol 40 mg regularly for sometime.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take steps and drugs as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Headache associated with sexual activities can be managed by few suggested advice.
You should decrease exertion during sex.
You can take prophylaxis with propranolol or pain killers like indomethacin or Naproxen.
The prognosis is good and may improve in days to month.
Start taking propranolol 40 mg regularly for sometime.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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