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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Neck Be Treated?

I have a stiff neck that has progressively gotten worse in last two days. Tonight can t move head without severe pain. Pain shoots up from next behind ear, eyes to top of head. Painful to make any facial movements. Pain severe... have taken Ibuprofen...three at 6pm and another 2 at almost 10pm. Pain still severe.
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You have symptoms of cervical spondylosis flare up.
At the acute phase; rest, ice pack/hot fomentation, muscle relaxant spray,over the counter non steroidal anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen , steroid onjection would help in controlling pain.
After that investigations to know level & degree of vertebral/disc problem ( MRI/CT scan ) followed by specific physical/physiotherapy ,calcium, vitamin D, B12 supplement s along with healthy life style
* pain medicine as per need would help.

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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Neck Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have symptoms of cervical spondylosis flare up. At the acute phase; rest, ice pack/hot fomentation, muscle relaxant spray,over the counter non steroidal anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen , steroid onjection would help in controlling pain. After that investigations to know level & degree of vertebral/disc problem ( MRI/CT scan ) followed by specific physical/physiotherapy ,calcium, vitamin D, B12 supplement s along with healthy life style * pain medicine as per need would help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.