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Suggest Medications For Pain & Swelling In Neck
I have had continous pain and swelling in my neck for well over 2 years. Nothing seems to help and it is getting worse. my pinky fingers go numb as well as my pinky toes. I did therapy and had to stop due to increase in migranes. I have had injections in my neck and they quit working after awhile. I have had an xray and it swoed a small case of scoliosis about 4 inches under where my problem is. Muscle relaxers do not help. Pain meds help get through the day but is severely worse when meds not taken.What could it be?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
It could be due to conditions like cervical spondylitis.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be due to conditions like cervical spondylitis.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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