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Suggest Treatment For Neck Pain While Lying Down And Taking Deep Breaths

Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015

Question: I am a female and72. Why would neck hurt when i lie down or take a deep breath. Hurts on sides and up towards ears. Weird.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for you complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. Since when are you having this problem?
2. any history of trauma to neck?
3. are you on any medication?
4. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, joint problem or any other illness?
5. any history of fever, joint pain or joint swelling?
6. does pain occur after doing some activity or on rest as well?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (8 minutes later)

I had the problem a coiple of months ago. It went away and started again two days ago. No neck trauma. Have hypertension. Am on bisopropal and dyazide Also on synthroid. I feel pain on taking a deep breath or upon lying down. I also have gerd.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably muscular pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.

Yes, most probably this pain is because of muscular spasm. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- naproxen twice a day for 5 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and put it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.
- ask some family member to do oil massage on your back/neck area. It will also give soothing effect.

Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.

For GERD:

- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables

> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (26 hours later)

Thank you. I applied warm compresses and i feel much better. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
hello

you are most welcome. i'm glad that there is improvement. feel free to get back for if you ever need assistance. dont forget to close the discussion and rate it.

thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar