What Causes Painful Spasms In Neck, Head And Right Ear?

Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016

Question: Feeling pulsating minor painful spasms, ever 30 seconds for 5 hours. Location is my back right neck where it joins head, one inch from my right ear. Never had them before. Like having hiccups you cannot stop. I do not have a headache - never get them. Diagnosed with borderline low blood pressure 122/64 two weeks ago. In life, never had diastolic number below 75. Dieted and lost 20 pounds in last 7 months. Dehydrated for last year (36 oz. liquids/day). Not a hypochondriac. Ph.D with some medical background Gerontology). Age 68 Good health.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tylenol and physical exercise!

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

I am so sorry to hear about this spams and pains that you have reported. This is most likely of muscular origin. I will suggest that you take tylenol for pain relief. Also, do some exercises like moving the head gently in all directions so as to help relax and loosen up the muscles. I believe this will take care of the problem. Keep me posted on the results of these measures and if need be, I will provide further input and guidance.

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