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Tight Neck Muscles, Bad Headache, Heart Skipping Beats, On And Off Lightheadedness, Dizziness. No Health Issues. Help

I have tight neck muscles, a pretty bad headache ( which I believe is a tension headache), and when my neck muscles get really tight my heart skips beats. Also, at times I feel lightheaded or dizzy. When I apply heat and get the muscles to relax all the symptoms go away and I feel ok. I've been drinking water and trying to get a good amount of electrolytes in my system. I'm 37, 5'6", and I don't drink or smoke (never have), and have never had any health issues.
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your symptoms neck pain can be due to diffuse disc bulge compressing your cervical spine.


When such patient comes to my hospital we usually take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression.
Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises.
You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.
Hope this helps. Wish her a speedy recovery.

Take care
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Tight Neck Muscles, Bad Headache, Heart Skipping Beats, On And Off Lightheadedness, Dizziness. No Health Issues. Help

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your symptoms neck pain can be due to diffuse disc bulge compressing your cervical spine. When such patient comes to my hospital we usually take x ray spine to see for severity of nerve compression. Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- gradual neck rotation, touching your ears to shoulder, shoulder shrugging exercises. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS ,or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood. Hope this helps. Wish her a speedy recovery. Take care