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pain in neck for about two weeks followed by stiffness. We to see my Dr and he gave me Maris 15mg 1xd. I have now been taking this for 5 days. I still can not turn my neck and the pain is going up into the back of my head. On a scale of 1 to 10 mine 8. Almost to much to handle. Hope you can tell me what is going on and what to do. Thank you Debbie
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it can be due to spasm of the muscles of the neck or due to infection.
there is a chance of infection if you are having fever. infection of meningitis can produce similar complaint.
if it is spasm analgesic like diclofenac 50 mg twice a day will do. can also try local application of diclofenacget after hot compression with hot bag can help.
consult a orthopedician if symptoms persist.
Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards! Dr. Arunmozhi varman
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What Causes Pain In Neck Followed By Stiffness?
Thanks for consulting. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. it can be due to spasm of the muscles of the neck or due to infection. there is a chance of infection if you are having fever. infection of meningitis can produce similar complaint. if it is spasm analgesic like diclofenac 50 mg twice a day will do. can also try local application of diclofenacget after hot compression with hot bag can help. consult a orthopedician if symptoms persist. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! Dr. Arunmozhi varman