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What Causes Tightness And Sharp Pain In Neck Despite Taking Steroids?

I was exercising, during a rep I felt tightness and sharp pain in my neck. I felt as though I tore, or herniated a disc in my neck. That night my neck and left side of my upper back and chest went into spasms followed by extreme pain, tingling and numbness. I have taken two courses of steroid, followed by and injectible, muscle relaxers and anti-inflam to no avail. This happened two months ago. Im still in a great bit of pain and my strength is significantly less then before. The x ray show degenerative disc.
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Steroids are not the medicine for your problem,but your condition will get aggravated once you stop them.It is better you consult a qualified neurologist or orthopedic dr who will do physical examination and if required x ray and CT to confirm the diagnosis.you may require physiotherapy and you have to exercise under expert guidance.for disc degeneration dr may suggest supporting collar.in addition you need to have balanced diet,proper sleep and if required dr will suggest diathermy treatment for your pain.regarding less strength in you there are exercises to strengthen your muscles which have to be done under physiotherapists guidance.
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What Causes Tightness And Sharp Pain In Neck Despite Taking Steroids?

Steroids are not the medicine for your problem,but your condition will get aggravated once you stop them.It is better you consult a qualified neurologist or orthopedic dr who will do physical examination and if required x ray and CT to confirm the diagnosis.you may require physiotherapy and you have to exercise under expert guidance.for disc degeneration dr may suggest supporting collar.in addition you need to have balanced diet,proper sleep and if required dr will suggest diathermy treatment for your pain.regarding less strength in you there are exercises to strengthen your muscles which have to be done under physiotherapists guidance.