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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort In The Neck Muscles
Question: I have been having discomfort from my left ear down my neck muscle. radiating to my left shoulder. My blood pressure is 140/75 as of ten minutes ago. I have taken two enteric 325mg Aspirins. In the last month I had an angiogram with not blockage. I have two stents, and have had an Oblation over the past 15 years. I am days away from being 81. I am having mild discomfort currently near my left armpit.
Brief Answer:
T-M joint inflammation or muscle sprain or cervical spondylosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the left ear with neck and armpit with no history of shortness of breath or palpitation or respiratory distress is not likely to be due to a cardiac cause. This is more likely to be related to T-M joint inflammation or muscle sprain or cervical spondylosis. A spinal nerve root compression at the levels of cervical spine can also cause such symptoms.
Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.
Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms. You can avoid using a pillow.
As you try these measures, I also encourage you to consult an orthopedician for both evaluation and to avail stronger prescription medications (if over the counter medications are not helpful).
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
T-M joint inflammation or muscle sprain or cervical spondylosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the left ear with neck and armpit with no history of shortness of breath or palpitation or respiratory distress is not likely to be due to a cardiac cause. This is more likely to be related to T-M joint inflammation or muscle sprain or cervical spondylosis. A spinal nerve root compression at the levels of cervical spine can also cause such symptoms.
Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.
Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms. You can avoid using a pillow.
As you try these measures, I also encourage you to consult an orthopedician for both evaluation and to avail stronger prescription medications (if over the counter medications are not helpful).
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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