HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Pain In Left Side Of The Neck.

I have lei protein a. My count was 80 when the blood test was done . I had a Small TIA two weeks prior. Had many tests, and Doc put me on a statin drug, niacin,a blood thinner and aspirin. Determining I had arteriorsclorosis. Many of the statins do not agree with me and now trying Livalo which des not agree with me (muscle weakness and cramps). Question: I have been having bad pain in left side of neck where apparently as lordosis is located, Doc out of town no one else to ask if important, Thank you
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
Neurologist,  's  Response
Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I carefully read your question and would explain that the neck pain seems to be related to the chronic degenerations on your cervical spine. A bulging disk can not be excluded.

So, I would recommend holding a cervical collar until consulting with your doctor. It will help relieve the pain.

A cervical spine CT scan may be needed.

I would recommend taking acetaminophen for the pain. It has no interactions with your current therapy.

Regarding statins, I would recommend checking your liver and muscular enzymes periodically. Stopping for a short time (a month) and restarting in low doses and increasing slowly may help avoid these adverse effects related to statins.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards, Dr. Aid
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Lordosis


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Pain In Left Side Of The Neck.

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I carefully read your question and would explain that the neck pain seems to be related to the chronic degenerations on your cervical spine. A bulging disk can not be excluded. So, I would recommend holding a cervical collar until consulting with your doctor. It will help relieve the pain. A cervical spine CT scan may be needed. I would recommend taking acetaminophen for the pain. It has no interactions with your current therapy. Regarding statins, I would recommend checking your liver and muscular enzymes periodically. Stopping for a short time (a month) and restarting in low doses and increasing slowly may help avoid these adverse effects related to statins. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Aid