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What Causes Bruised And Painful Back When Diagnosed With Arthritis In Cervical Spine?

I have arthritis in my cervical spine. In the past week, I have one area in particular that is very painful, it feels bruised to the touch but I did not injure it in any way that would actually cause a bruise. When I sit with my head resting against the back of a chair, sofa, etc., when I get up, my neck is so painful I can hardly move it. Is this just swelling from the arthritis or something more specific?
Thu, 21 May 2020
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Hello,

Neck pain is the primary symptom of rheumatoid arthritis in the neck. You may feel a dull or throbbing ache in the back of your neck around the base of the skull. Joint swelling and stiffness can make it hard to move from side to side. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Bruised And Painful Back When Diagnosed With Arthritis In Cervical Spine?

Hello, Neck pain is the primary symptom of rheumatoid arthritis in the neck. You may feel a dull or throbbing ache in the back of your neck around the base of the skull. Joint swelling and stiffness can make it hard to move from side to side. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician