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i have had a pain in my neck for a week and a half. its ...

Sent to Health Experts August 31, 2007 2:50 p.m.

i have had a pain in my neck for a week and a half. its only on one side at the base of my skull and mostly hurst when i try to lay on my head at night. it has gotten worse. what kind of doctor should i go to?

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August 31, 2007 2:53 p.m. (2 minutes and 46 seconds later)

Hi,
Since you are online, could you please give some more information:

How did the pain start, did you notice it after waking up in the morning, or did it ocme on suddenly during the day?

Is yur neck stiff?

Do you have any other conditions like diabetes or hypertension?

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MS in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery for 9 years, Attached to Neurosurgery For 7 years.

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Sent August 31, 2007 2:57 p.m. (4 minutes and 27 seconds later)

it started when i woke up one morning. the side that hurts, the right side, is stiff. no other conditions.

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August 31, 2007 3:08 p.m. (10 minutes and 31 seconds later)

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Hi,

This seems a typical case of a stiff neck due to an improper sleeping position at night. The pain on one side and at the base of the skull, the pain beginning in the morning, the stiffness of muscles on one side, all suggest this.

You should not worry much for this. You can consult your Family Physician or Primary Care Physican. Such a consultation will be sufficient to take care of this. If necessary, they can refer you to a specialist.

Meanwhile you can take the following steps at home:
Warm compresses.
Rest to the neck - avoid leaning forward, do not use a high pillow, avoid any uncomfortable position of the neck.
Take Tab. Motrin 200 mg (OTC) if the pain is severe.

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MS in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery for 9 years, Attached to Neurosurgery For 7 years.

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