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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Right Side Of The Head Radiating To The Shoulders

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Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Question: I am having pain from the right side of my head, down my right side of my neck into my shoulder. It's connected some how and it's hard to explain.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cervical spine degenerative disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

I agree with your primary care Doctor about the pinched nerve(s) being the most possible cause of your symptoms.

Conditions such herniated disc disease, arthritis of your upper cervical spine should be taken into consideration and evaluated further.

It is necessary for imaging studies such cervical plain radiographs and MRI, besides being evaluated by your primary care Doctor, in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.

Treatment consists first in NSAIDs drugs use, physical therapy, soft cervical collar use, if one of the above diagnoses is confirmed.

Please discuss with your Doctor about these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Right Side Of The Head Radiating To The Shoulders

Brief Answer: Cervical spine degenerative disease. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. I agree with your primary care Doctor about the pinched nerve(s) being the most possible cause of your symptoms. Conditions such herniated disc disease, arthritis of your upper cervical spine should be taken into consideration and evaluated further. It is necessary for imaging studies such cervical plain radiographs and MRI, besides being evaluated by your primary care Doctor, in order to achieve a correct diagnosis. Treatment consists first in NSAIDs drugs use, physical therapy, soft cervical collar use, if one of the above diagnoses is confirmed. Please discuss with your Doctor about these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.