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Shin, Neck, Frontal Muscles And Rib Area Painful, Tenderness, Headaches. Been Stressed. What Can I Do?
I had been sleeping soundly and woke up enough to roll over. When I did, all of the frontal muscles from my chin/neck down to underneath my rib cage and clear across the front between those two points seized up for about 10 minutes. It was bad enough I almost went to get my husband. Today those muscles are tender of course and I have a bad headache. I haven't taken any new meds or eaten any new foods. I've been under a lot of stress lately, but was completely relaxed when this happened.
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
Hi friend,
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This could be from muscle spasm – resulting from bad posture at sleep (or at work)...
Stress can cause spasm > spasm can cause stress > a vicious cycle can set in.
You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age...which could influence the diagnosis and outcome...
See an Internist / get yourself examined / at times, basic investigation may be necessary...
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Over The Counter (OTC) Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) / muscle relaxants / anxiolytics will be useful in the meanwhile...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
This could be from muscle spasm – resulting from bad posture at sleep (or at work)...
Stress can cause spasm > spasm can cause stress > a vicious cycle can set in.
You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age...which could influence the diagnosis and outcome...
See an Internist / get yourself examined / at times, basic investigation may be necessary...
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Over The Counter (OTC) Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) / muscle relaxants / anxiolytics will be useful in the meanwhile...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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