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What Causes A Sudden Sharp Pain At The Side Of The Neck?

Hi, I was wondering if you could help? I feel like I may have trapped a nerve in my neck? I am usually quite tolerant of pain but I have to admit this is of concern. As I yawned this morning I got a sudden sharp pain in the left side of my head/neck, the type of brief pain you get when you move your head too quickly. Immediately afterwards I started sweating profusely and had blurred vision, seeing stars. My eyes recovered quite quickly, and although the sweating has reduced, the pain in my neck has continued to persist throughout the day. I am able to look to the right without difficulty, however looking left, downwards, and upwards is near impossible. The pain is greatest behind my left ear and radiates up and down my head on the left side. I have taken 600 mg ibuprofen but this has had no impact whatsoever. Is there anything you could suggest to alive the pain? Many thanks, Jen.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case .
There is possibility of cervical spine muscle spasm.
For these symptoms analgesic with muscle relaxant and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your doctor.

Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Gradually neck exercises can be started after relief.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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What Causes A Sudden Sharp Pain At The Side Of The Neck?

Hello, I have studied your case . There is possibility of cervical spine muscle spasm. For these symptoms analgesic with muscle relaxant and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Gradually neck exercises can be started after relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.