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What Causes Stiffness On The Right Side Of The Neck And Ear After A Nerve Block?
I have pain tenderness & stiffness in the right side of neck from ear down neck to right shoulder ending midway to fore arm. I had a Nerve block done at VA Hospital. It seems to be worse than before the treatment. I take Motrin & a Muscle relaxant. I also rub Myoflex in are wit some relief.
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
Hello,
I think you may need muscoflex injections. Also, corticosteroid injections around the spine are helpful. Continue taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as advil or naproxen for pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I think you may need muscoflex injections. Also, corticosteroid injections around the spine are helpful. Continue taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as advil or naproxen for pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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