What Causes Persistent Pain In The Right Side Of The Neck?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

Question: Hi
I have persistent pain on the right side of my neck for a week waking up stiff. should I go see a dr. I had xray a few months ago that showed nothing. This time its just on my right side, it gets better with biofreeze and advil but does not go away. also I get a little tingling sometimes above my ear in my head on the same side as the neck pain
Thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cervical spasm

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

You seem to be having Cervical spondylosis which has lead to Cervical muscle spasm.

Apply hot packs to the affected region. Avoid neck bending forward and lifting weights. Avoid using thick pillow. Instead of Advil, do take Tablet Diclofenac and Thicolchicoside combination. This would require a prescription. If you aren't able to get it, continue with Advil but don't take it for more than 5 days. Take Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days as well to prevent acidity due to Advil.

Perform Xray of the cervical spine and upload for my review.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (19 hours later)

Thank you. I have been sleeping with very thick pillows. I will stop and see if it gets better. I see my doctor next month. Thank you for your advice!
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get well soon !!!!

Detailed Answer:
Thank you XXXXXXX Get well soon !!!!

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