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Suggest Treatment Cervical Spondylosis With Vertigo

i have been having cervical spondylosis pain in my neck and back along with vertigo since last week and have been prescribed vertin 8mg since then. I have been on this drug for 2 weeks now and my condition seemed better however, whenever i travel in a rickshaw the sharp jerks of the brakes make my neck hurt a bit and i feel a bit dizzy and 8 to 10 hours later, i get a spell of vertigo again. Please advise.
Fri, 8 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine and most likely caused by age-related changes in the intervertebral disks. Vertigo (dizziness) with this type of origin usually happen when the head is turned or tilted causing compression of the blood vessels that supply the part of the brain involved in balance.

I advice you to wear a soft neck collar during the day to help limit neck motion and reduce nerve irritation. You can take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, Etoricoxib or Diclofen etc. for pain relief and muscle relaxants, particularly if neck muscle spasms occur after discussing with your doctor. Do exercises under guidance of a physical therapist to strengthen neck muscles and stretch the neck and shoulders.

When you have episodes of dizziness (vertigo)-
Do not lie flat on your back. Prop yourself up slightly to relieve the spinning sensation.
Move slowly to avoid the risk of falling. Take rest. Resting will help prevent attacks of light-headedness.
Do not drive a motor vehicle, operate equipment, or climb on a ladder while you are dizzy.
Do not use substances that can affect your circulation, including caffeine, tobacco, alcohol.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment Cervical Spondylosis With Vertigo

Hi, Thanks for your query. Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine and most likely caused by age-related changes in the intervertebral disks. Vertigo (dizziness) with this type of origin usually happen when the head is turned or tilted causing compression of the blood vessels that supply the part of the brain involved in balance. I advice you to wear a soft neck collar during the day to help limit neck motion and reduce nerve irritation. You can take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, Etoricoxib or Diclofen etc. for pain relief and muscle relaxants, particularly if neck muscle spasms occur after discussing with your doctor. Do exercises under guidance of a physical therapist to strengthen neck muscles and stretch the neck and shoulders. When you have episodes of dizziness (vertigo)- Do not lie flat on your back. Prop yourself up slightly to relieve the spinning sensation. Move slowly to avoid the risk of falling. Take rest. Resting will help prevent attacks of light-headedness. Do not drive a motor vehicle, operate equipment, or climb on a ladder while you are dizzy. Do not use substances that can affect your circulation, including caffeine, tobacco, alcohol. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care