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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Neck Pain And Depression
Hi there for the last two years I have chronic neck pain that goes into the back of head I can hear cracking in the back of my head no pain relief at all no painkillers work said to my doctor and because of suffering depression they haven t taken me serious over the last two weeks I have never felt as depressed as I am now???
Mon, 6 May 2019
Hello,
Depression itself may cause pain in the head and neck.
Other possibilities like cervical spondylosis or infection or anemia or neck muscle spasm etc.
Drink plenty of water and liquids. Painkillers and antidepressants may useful. use tablet tramadol with paracetamol for a headache. Do yoga and meditation.
If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Depression itself may cause pain in the head and neck.
Other possibilities like cervical spondylosis or infection or anemia or neck muscle spasm etc.
Drink plenty of water and liquids. Painkillers and antidepressants may useful. use tablet tramadol with paracetamol for a headache. Do yoga and meditation.
If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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