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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Neck After Taking Iodine Supplements?
Question: I have taken a large amount of iodine in the last four days and now my neck is unbearable stiff and sore to the point that it throbs. Is there a connection?
Brief Answer:
Not a known side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not known to have this effect but persons react differently to medication.
The most common side effects are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, runny nose.
Anti-inflammatory medications, if you can use these, may be helpful to decrease the pain in the neck. A warm compress, to relax the muscles, may also help as well. The compress should be used 2 to 3 times daily for 15 to 20 mins.
Eg of anti-inflammatory meds- ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Not a known side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not known to have this effect but persons react differently to medication.
The most common side effects are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, runny nose.
Anti-inflammatory medications, if you can use these, may be helpful to decrease the pain in the neck. A warm compress, to relax the muscles, may also help as well. The compress should be used 2 to 3 times daily for 15 to 20 mins.
Eg of anti-inflammatory meds- ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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