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Is Tightness And Stiffness In The Neck Related To Osteoarthritis?

good evening. i am a 50 year old afro american female who has been diagnose with osteoarithitis in the back and knees. i am now experiencing at tightness and stiffness in my neck. i am on the computer more than I have been. trying to figure out the reason for the stiffness. before it was once ina while but it is not persistent. at least 3-4 a week
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
With back and kees osteoarthritis, cervical(neck) osteoarthritis is possible.However, i will advise you see the Doctor for examination and a neck scan to confirm diagnosis.The following may help you feel better:
-Regular flexibility exercises
-A pain drug like aceclofenac
-A myorelaxant like miorel
You will have to see your Doctor for evaluation and to eliminate other causes of neck stiffness like cervical neuropathy.
Hope this will help
Wish you good health
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Is Tightness And Stiffness In The Neck Related To Osteoarthritis?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM With back and kees osteoarthritis, cervical(neck) osteoarthritis is possible.However, i will advise you see the Doctor for examination and a neck scan to confirm diagnosis.The following may help you feel better: -Regular flexibility exercises -A pain drug like aceclofenac -A myorelaxant like miorel You will have to see your Doctor for evaluation and to eliminate other causes of neck stiffness like cervical neuropathy. Hope this will help Wish you good health