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What Causes Itching Sore Sensation On The Back Of Neck?

Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014

Question: I have an itching sore sensation on the back of my neck…no skin rash or outbreak. Have had this for 8 weeks…shat is going on?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.I think I may be able to make a difference.

However, I need to know more about the symptoms before I can help you find the answer to your problem.

Can you please describe the symptoms in greater detail?
Is there any pain in addition to neck symptoms?
Any sign of arm symptom?
Any prior medical illness?

Do let me know. I think I will be able to help you better with the information.

Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (41 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply. There is no visible break in the skin. But there is an area about one inch wide that burns and itches. I had a herpes vaccination in July of 2014.

I have no other illness and no other symptoms.

I take valacyclovir 50 mg for herpes, citalopram 40mg, and levothyroxine 112 mcg. A baby aspirin, preservation, and prilosec. Would any of these medications cause this reaction. I have been taking all these medications for a long time…years!

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
stop anti herpetics

Detailed Answer:
I don't think you need to continue the anti heretics for so long
They may in fact be causing the symptoms
If possible, avoid the medicine.

Why r u so worried about herpes?

I think you may try a course of methycobalamin.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar