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What Causes Severe Pain In The Neck?

The reason i had a myleogram was for my neurosurgeon to have a better look at what causing my neck pain. Once I wak3 up I am done. I can t lie in bed - it is too pinful. I have had to have a blood patch due to severe headache from myleogram. It is extremely painful for me to lie flat.. In recovery for blood patch, is lie flat literal?? would lying in a recliner be okay on second day? I had procudere at noon yesterday.
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a musculo-skeletal disorder. I would recommend having some rest for some days. Holding a cervical collar may be helpful.
For the pain I would recommend taking painkillers like Ibuprofen, coupled with a muscle relaxant like Flexeril.

Your symptoms will improve gradually. If the problem persist, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and a cervical spine X ray study. A cervical spine CT scan may be needed.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Neck?

Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a musculo-skeletal disorder. I would recommend having some rest for some days. Holding a cervical collar may be helpful. For the pain I would recommend taking painkillers like Ibuprofen, coupled with a muscle relaxant like Flexeril. Your symptoms will improve gradually. If the problem persist, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and a cervical spine X ray study. A cervical spine CT scan may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon