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What Causes Neck Pain While On Amoxicillin?

Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016

Question: I have been on amoxicillin for 5 days. Last night, I noticed my neck was hurting. Mostly in the front area. Went to bed since I thought the pain was just due to lack of sleep. Woke up and my neck was fine. Now it is hurting again.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I will recommend you add Tylenol to drugs, stop Aleve!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this pain that you have reported. It is vague and poorly characterized and unlikely to be explained by an ongoing disease process. This is mostly likely a transient pain of minimal pathological significance at this time. This is supported by the fact that it is not constant and probably not severe. I will suggest you add Tylenol and stop alive. Take the medications at least thrice daily for effective pain control for 2days. Only seek further attention if there is persistence of pins and symptoms. However, this pain will most likely resolve within 3-5days unless there is something else that we are missing out on. Keep me posted if this pain fails to significantly decrease within 48hours of taking tylenol and Advil.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 minutes later)

Sorry for the short question. I was only allowed a certain amount of space for the original post.

Thank you. The pain is not severe at the moment, more uncomfortable than anything. I was concerned that it was a prelude to a more serious reaction to the medication like my throat swelling or something.

Thinking about it, I did take 2 Advil for the jaw pain last night before bed instead of the Aleve for my arm pain. Since I took an Aleve 5 hours ago, what is the earliest I should take Advil? The last thing I want to do is overdose. What dosage should I take for the next couple of days?

Since both Advil and Aleve are NSAIDs, why will Advil not react the same way as Aleve?

Thank you for your help.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Aleve and Advil can cause serious stomach bleeding when taken together!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am switching the medications just to make sure i receive good results and not expose you to the risk of NSAIDs induced stomach bleeding. I will recommend 400mg of advil every 8hours(3times daily).

Let me know if tis addresses your worries. Keep me updated.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Thank you much.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your kind words. Keep me posted on your progress. I can only wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (25 hours later)

Hello.

Pain has gone away. :-)

Thanks again for your help.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
I am happy to hear that pain has gone away.

Am glad to know I’ve been able to help you with this.

I wish you well.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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