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Had Severe Trapezius Muscle Pain And Sore Redness In Neck. Have Mild Arthritis. Further?
Good afternoon. I have been to my doctor but I feel very disappointed with the service. I have had severe trapezzius muscle pain and the feeling of fire redness in my neck (I have been told in the past that I have mild arthritis ) , extending to my shoulder and upper arm. After a whole week of agony, I noticed that my forearm was also very painful and causing sore veins at my wrist . My back feels like my shoulder is dislocated and the back of my neck is still sore. I have been taking painkillers for 3 wks and have been prescribed another 3 weeks worth. Please could you give me some advice of the cause, the length of time I may have to suffer and the best way to lie down. If it s RSI (I m a typist) is it likely ever to go away? Thank you for reading this. KR
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
it looks to me that you are having symptoms of cervical spondylitis. i would suggest you to take following steps.
1.Avoid using very high pillow or a very soft mattress
2. Take tablet Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine daiy
3.Apply hot water fomentation and Diclofenec ointment at neck
4.Visit a physiotherapist and start neck muscle strengthening exercises
5.Myoril or Myospaz are muscle relaxant if pain and tightness is very severe
MRI needed if symptoms persist after these steps.
1.Avoid using very high pillow or a very soft mattress
2. Take tablet Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine daiy
3.Apply hot water fomentation and Diclofenec ointment at neck
4.Visit a physiotherapist and start neck muscle strengthening exercises
5.Myoril or Myospaz are muscle relaxant if pain and tightness is very severe
MRI needed if symptoms persist after these steps.
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