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Can Methimazole Cause Neck Pain?
Question: can methimazole cause neck pain, on one side and back of neck left side).
Thought it might be shingles but no rash out break going on for about a week.
been on medication for about 2 months
Thought it might be shingles but no rash out break going on for about a week.
been on medication for about 2 months
Brief Answer:
Methimazole unlikely to be related.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
I do not think methimazole can be blamed for your pain, it is not associated with such side effects. The fact you've been on it for 2 months and had pain for only a week confirms that.
Generally speaking the most common cause of such pain in the absence of other symptoms or signs is neck spinal arthritis, commonly exacerbated with muscle spasms. It is treated by anti-inflammatory pain killers like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, at times combined with a muscle relaxant like Flexeril for 7-10 days.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Methimazole unlikely to be related.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
I do not think methimazole can be blamed for your pain, it is not associated with such side effects. The fact you've been on it for 2 months and had pain for only a week confirms that.
Generally speaking the most common cause of such pain in the absence of other symptoms or signs is neck spinal arthritis, commonly exacerbated with muscle spasms. It is treated by anti-inflammatory pain killers like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, at times combined with a muscle relaxant like Flexeril for 7-10 days.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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should we see a neurologist for follow up treatment
should we see a neurologist for follow up treatment
Brief Answer:
Read below
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for taking some time to answer but the question came right after I fell asleep (time difference).
Seeing a neurologist would be good. However I know appointments with specialist may be hard to have and expensive. Since it's been only a week you could perhaps see only your primary physician for the moment and try the medication I mentioned. If it does not work or your physician finds something suspicious then you could be referred to a specialist.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
Read below
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for taking some time to answer but the question came right after I fell asleep (time difference).
Seeing a neurologist would be good. However I know appointments with specialist may be hard to have and expensive. Since it's been only a week you could perhaps see only your primary physician for the moment and try the medication I mentioned. If it does not work or your physician finds something suspicious then you could be referred to a specialist.
Let me know if I can further assist you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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