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Suggest Treatment For Left-sided Neck Pain, Fatigue Followed By A Migraine
Question: HI, my name is XXXXXXX I am female 54 years old and have been experiencing neck pain on left side
up to the base of skull. This usually comes on with fatigue, feeling really tired and if I do not take advil
it will develop into a migraine. I have had migraines for many years and take Axert to relieve them. It seems this left neck stiffness and pain with fatigue is becoming more and more. If I did not get enough sleep or overuse my upper body this neck pain begins. Is this something I need to get checked out and what causes this? I am very active so it starting to be more noticable. Is something developing?
up to the base of skull. This usually comes on with fatigue, feeling really tired and if I do not take advil
it will develop into a migraine. I have had migraines for many years and take Axert to relieve them. It seems this left neck stiffness and pain with fatigue is becoming more and more. If I did not get enough sleep or overuse my upper body this neck pain begins. Is this something I need to get checked out and what causes this? I am very active so it starting to be more noticable. Is something developing?
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Seems that the problem is the neck pain and this triggers the headache.
The most possible cause is a tension headache which occurs when neck and scalp muscles become tense and contract.This can happen probably due to bad posture ,working long hours in an uncomfortable neck position , activities that causes the head to be held in one position for a long time such as typing, computer work etc.
Sleeping with the neck in an uncomfortable position may also trigger a tension headache.
Other possible causes for neck pain and stiffness with fatigue include:
-Fibromyalgia
-A problem with cervical spinal cord like arthritis, cervical herniated disk
If the symptoms have been present for a while now and they doesn't seem to improve, I suggest to consult a physician for examination.
You may need to get an X-ray or CT-scan ,MRI of the neck done to exclude pathological changes in neck.
After a detailed medical history and physical examination ,your doctor will decide if you need further investigations.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Seems that the problem is the neck pain and this triggers the headache.
The most possible cause is a tension headache which occurs when neck and scalp muscles become tense and contract.This can happen probably due to bad posture ,working long hours in an uncomfortable neck position , activities that causes the head to be held in one position for a long time such as typing, computer work etc.
Sleeping with the neck in an uncomfortable position may also trigger a tension headache.
Other possible causes for neck pain and stiffness with fatigue include:
-Fibromyalgia
-A problem with cervical spinal cord like arthritis, cervical herniated disk
If the symptoms have been present for a while now and they doesn't seem to improve, I suggest to consult a physician for examination.
You may need to get an X-ray or CT-scan ,MRI of the neck done to exclude pathological changes in neck.
After a detailed medical history and physical examination ,your doctor will decide if you need further investigations.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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