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Suggest Treatment For Burning Pain And Numbness In Neck After An Injury

Ive had back problems the majority of my life, 17, female. This last december I had gotten into a little car accident and later went to go get x-rays on my neck and shoulder. It showed that my 1st and 2nd vertebrae were touching and my 6th and 7th were merged. (or the other way around.) so my neck is straight instead of curved like everyone else. I was prescribed hydroco apap? which help A TON. Ive always have the problem of my neck falling asleep ,(with but a more painful uncomfortable sensation) , burning, stabbing pain. I was wondering if I would be able to get prescribed more hydro apap or something else?
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Thank you for asking Healthcare majic.

My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah &
I have gone through your query.

Well as there is history of accident you should apply Philadelphia cervical collar for at least 6 months to restrict neck movements to prevent from any neurological problems.

Also get repeat x-ray cervical spine AP and Lateral view and visit to neurosurgeon for any neurosurgical intervention if required.

Hydroco apap is strong pain killer you may get dependent to this tablet so better to tapper as soon and consult your neurosurgeon.

I will also advice not to use pillow and do sleep on hard bed in place of soft matress bed.Get some tab.Gabapentin 75mg TDS for 2 weeks which will get you rid of burning sensation..





Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
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Suggest Treatment For Burning Pain And Numbness In Neck After An Injury

Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. My name is Dr Ehsan Ullah & I have gone through your query. Well as there is history of accident you should apply Philadelphia cervical collar for at least 6 months to restrict neck movements to prevent from any neurological problems. Also get repeat x-ray cervical spine AP and Lateral view and visit to neurosurgeon for any neurosurgical intervention if required. Hydroco apap is strong pain killer you may get dependent to this tablet so better to tapper as soon and consult your neurosurgeon. I will also advice not to use pillow and do sleep on hard bed in place of soft matress bed.Get some tab.Gabapentin 75mg TDS for 2 weeks which will get you rid of burning sensation.. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.