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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In Neck?

Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2014

Question: I have extreme pain in my neck with stiffness on left side. Doctor has advised retense along with ultracet, spinobak an pregabid But the pain is not relieving. Is the medication optimum?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
oral medication is optimum

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
oral medication is optimum. ,but if no relief then therapy need injection and physiotherapy.
You can start inj methylcobalamine consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you instant relief.
You need to take rest and cervical collar may help.
Local injection near specific nerve root can be given if no relief.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (31 minutes later)

Thanks doctor for review and comprehensive answer. If I need to take the injection prescribed by you, should I continue with all the medicines already given by my doctor or should I drop some medicine to administer the injection. Secondly if I have to take the injection, what would be the dose.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need to stop any medication

Detailed Answer:
Hello again
No need to stop any medication.
You can take inj methylcobalamine 2500 mcg alternate day.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj