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Suggest Treatment For Stiff Neck

Woke up with stiff neck on Friday. Rested that day. Woke up on Saturday and was not better. Sunday stiffness got worse. I have avoided normal activities until today. Neck no better so today I began moving around more. Still having same symptoms , neck very stiff, limited ability to turn my head either way. I had flexeril, 10 mg and have taken it once each day. Has not helped. I do not have fever.
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
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Hello,

A stiff neck is commonly due to damage to the bones, muscles & nerves. You are suggested to visit a GP & get Imaging tests (X-Ray, CT, MRI) done. Your treating doctor may suggest EMG or certain blood tests.

Medical conditions that cause stiff neck are slipped disc, arthritis, meningitis, cervical spondylitis, muscle strain or a pinched nerve.

Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected. In the meantime, apply ice, take NSAIDS, stay away from stress.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Stiff Neck

Hello, A stiff neck is commonly due to damage to the bones, muscles & nerves. You are suggested to visit a GP & get Imaging tests (X-Ray, CT, MRI) done. Your treating doctor may suggest EMG or certain blood tests. Medical conditions that cause stiff neck are slipped disc, arthritis, meningitis, cervical spondylitis, muscle strain or a pinched nerve. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected. In the meantime, apply ice, take NSAIDS, stay away from stress. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician