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What Causes Pain, Tightness At The Base Of Neck That Hurts Breathing?

I have pain/tightness right at the base of my neck at the front. it feel like palpitations every so often, and just hurts to breathe last maybe 10 minutes and then goes. Ive had this for about 4 days now. when I turn over in bed at night the pain wakes me up
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

As per your husbands symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in neck with or without cervical disc and osteoporosis is already present.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it.

For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor.
Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
You may need to to MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Pain, Tightness At The Base Of Neck That Hurts Breathing?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your husbands symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in neck with or without cervical disc and osteoporosis is already present. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it. For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor. Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need to to MRI cervical spine if symptoms persist. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.