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What Causes Numbness And Tingling In The Back Of The Head?

Hello, I recently had cervical surgery in September and my surgeon put me on Celebrex 200 for inflamation . I am having numbness and tingling in the back of my head at base of skull radiated to my cheek on the same side . could that be a side effect of the Celebrex
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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It could be possibly due to celebrex how ever if you experience pain more often and if the worsens in intensity i would probably suggest you to reconsult the physician who prescribed you celebrex!
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling In The Back Of The Head?

Hello, It could be possibly due to celebrex how ever if you experience pain more often and if the worsens in intensity i would probably suggest you to reconsult the physician who prescribed you celebrex!