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What Causes Stiffness And Pain In The Neck?

My neck is stiff on my back right side seems to get worse at night some times if I take acetaminophen for the pain it seems to go away but within a couple hours its back and it makes my head hurt a little then I styart shaking all over and get worried its been bothering me about months now off and on tried new pillow no different sorry no money to get answer
Fri, 9 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Your problem seems to be due to cervical spondylitis, which could be recognised/diagnosed by physical examination and few needful investigations like X-ray/MRI of the cervical spine. Expert advises of a spinal surgeon would help.

A specific treatment of the diagnosed problem would help you. Till then you can take rest (avoid or take a thin pillow), use ice bag/hot bag and take over the counter pain medicine like Ibuprofen to give you some relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Stiffness And Pain In The Neck?

Hi, Your problem seems to be due to cervical spondylitis, which could be recognised/diagnosed by physical examination and few needful investigations like X-ray/MRI of the cervical spine. Expert advises of a spinal surgeon would help. A specific treatment of the diagnosed problem would help you. Till then you can take rest (avoid or take a thin pillow), use ice bag/hot bag and take over the counter pain medicine like Ibuprofen to give you some relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician