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Is Pain In Neck And Shoulders A Sign Of Menopause?

I have pain in the right side of my neck for some months now. I am taking an inflamation tablet which keeps pain at ease for the past week. the pain has spread over to my left side and shoulders. the lower part of my back is quite sore also. I am 50 years old and I have coil in over two years. could I being going through the menopause or could my alignment be out
posted on Tue, 6 May 2014
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Hi,

The pain in neck and shoulders can be due to a muscle stiffness or a spasm. This is not related to menopause. Regular exercise and mild pain killers can help.

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

Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
OBGYN
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Is Pain In Neck And Shoulders A Sign Of Menopause?

Hi, The pain in neck and shoulders can be due to a muscle stiffness or a spasm. This is not related to menopause. Regular exercise and mild pain killers can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal OBGYN