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What Is The Remedy For Stiff Neck After An Ear Infection?

Went to the dr's on tues with an earache, turned out it was an ear infection. Got z pack for it. I also got flu shot that same day and later that day stiff shoulder and upper back for 2days now i have a stiff neck, it s now Saturday not much change and too tired to use 2 hands. Way too sore everywhere. I missed all week of work. Any ideals? I Am not paying anybody on line I will wait until Monday
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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Hi ! good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

The stiff neck and stiff shoulder might not be related to your flu. It could be a simple muscle spasm which might get relieved with an anti inflammatory drug for 3-4 days and some warm compresses, along with some physiotherapy. I would suggest you to visit your family physician, only if the problem persists for long or gets aggravated or you start getting fever.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in planning your treatment. Thanks for using the health care magic forum for your query on health. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Is The Remedy For Stiff Neck After An Ear Infection?

Hi ! good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The stiff neck and stiff shoulder might not be related to your flu. It could be a simple muscle spasm which might get relieved with an anti inflammatory drug for 3-4 days and some warm compresses, along with some physiotherapy. I would suggest you to visit your family physician, only if the problem persists for long or gets aggravated or you start getting fever. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in planning your treatment. Thanks for using the health care magic forum for your query on health. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.