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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Neck And Chest After A Head Injury?
I got hit on the top of my head about a year ago. Went to physical therapy for a couple of months through workman s comp and have been taking muscle relaxers when needed. Got cut off workman s comp before an MRI could be done, now experiencing alot of discomfort and pain in my neck and left arm and chest especially when I turn to the left. I don t know what to do
Wed, 14 Aug 2019
Hello,
It may be due to occipital neuralgia.
For further assessment, you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation.
For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen.
You may require tablet Pregabalin after consultation.
Do regular physical therapy.
Avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale, Family and general physician
It may be due to occipital neuralgia.
For further assessment, you may require MRI neck, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation.
For pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen.
You may require tablet Pregabalin after consultation.
Do regular physical therapy.
Avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale, Family and general physician
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