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What Causes Sudden Pain In The Neck And Headache?

Hi, occasionally (once or twice a week) I get a severe headache (facial/sinuses and the top of my head) along with my teeth hurting (top/back teeth) and an intense neck ache/strain...all the muscles in my neck become like leather straps. Usually it s one side or the other. But today it s both sides. I have several metal fillings from my childhood. Could those be the cause? Or could there be something else?
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden pain in the neck and headache . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are either due to cervical spondolysis or bruxism . Headache can also occur due to migraine. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to neck and do light stretching exercises and try to make your self tension free and relax . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant and recommend particular type of exercises and physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for bruxism , who may give night guard and correct the defect like misalignment of dentition .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sudden Pain In The Neck And Headache?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden pain in the neck and headache . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are either due to cervical spondolysis or bruxism . Headache can also occur due to migraine. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to neck and do light stretching exercises and try to make your self tension free and relax . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant and recommend particular type of exercises and physical therapy . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for bruxism , who may give night guard and correct the defect like misalignment of dentition . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari