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Muscle Spasms On Back, Neck Arthritis, Shoulder Pain. What Is This?
I have muscle spasms in my back and have been told my my doctor that I have arthritis in my neck .. I now have pain in my shoulders and Its like it gets in knots and then my muscles start tightening up... can you give me any idea what this is? I am 65 have not had insurance for 3 years and could not go to the dr...this seems to get worse on the days I try to work..
Tue, 7 Aug 2012
Dear friend, welcome to HCM,
you seem to have cervical spondylitis and hence the reflex spasm and pain in the neck and shoulder area.
you would need detailed evaluation for the same. till then can take combination of acetaminophen, a muscle relaxant like doxazosin and a NSAID, under supervision.wear soft neck collar for support.
take care and pl. keep me posted on the progress.
you seem to have cervical spondylitis and hence the reflex spasm and pain in the neck and shoulder area.
you would need detailed evaluation for the same. till then can take combination of acetaminophen, a muscle relaxant like doxazosin and a NSAID, under supervision.wear soft neck collar for support.
take care and pl. keep me posted on the progress.
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