Stiff Neck After Lumbar Puncture- 490 Questions Answered

Hi a medical student in US. Want to do lumbar puncture for my mom..60 years old. I suspect Normal pressure Hydrocephalus. We live in Hyderabad India.

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Dr. Neha KapoorNeurologist | Faridabad

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There are many symptoms for NPH like imbalance while walking, memory loss and urinary complaints too. Lumbar puncture is done if clinical diagnosis of Normal pressure hydrocephalus is there , thorough ... Read More

What's cost of lumbar puncture total Including doctor fees and lab test Average Estimate For someone to detect brain infection

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Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

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Dear Sir, My Father Has Undergone Subdural Hematoma Surgery before two Months Dr. Told me that CSF is collecting in Brain so We Need to Do Lumbar Puncture. Lumbar Puncture done 2 times in 2 days Can Lumbar Puncture Be done in Treatment of CSF Now I Can see deep dent in skull

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Dr. Saritha KundoorNeurologist | Hyderabad

Please verify is it subdural hematoma or hygroma ? Does he have any symptoms? Headaches, dizziness ? I do not think repeated Lumbar punctures are needed. ... Read More

Hi doctor I have a problem in my brain and I have to do a lumbar puncure but I didn't understand what it is. Can you explain me? does it hurt? how long will it take it? I am scared of needles what can I do?

Asked for Female, 16 Years 676 Views v

Dr. Deepak A NNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

Lumbar puncture is done to remove csf. Very thin needle is passed in low back . If u are afraid of pain ask ur doctor for local anaesthesia. It hardly takes 5min. ... Read More

Hi, My son who is 7 year old was recently effected with virus and doctors have done Lumbar puncture test as a part of it. It's already been 3 days and we are giving him ibugesic syrup for pain. Can anyone please tell me how long this pain will be there?

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Dr. Anjana WarrierPediatrician | Chennai

About a week ... Read More

Hi,My son is 7 year old, who has undergone lumbar puncture test 3 days ago, post the test, he is having lot of pain at back and unable to sleep properly, we are using ibugesic for pain relief for now. Can someone please tell me how long the pain would be there and what can be done at home to reduce the pain?

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Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

No pillows More of fluids ... Read More

I m having stiff neck from last one month. I hv taken medicine but sometimes my neck is fine and again it becomes stiff. Reason for the stiffness and solution for this

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Dr. Sagar AroraOrthopedist | Panipat

Dear, There are many reasons of stiff neck but usually it is due to work/occupation related in young adults without any history of trauma. ... Read More

I fell down and got injury but after sometime I started getting my neck stiff

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Dr. Anil Kumar JainGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. As of now you can take a tab. Zerodol-p twice a day after food for 2 days. If it still persists, you have to get it checked out by a orthopedician in per ... Read More

From morning i am having neck stiffness and hot flashes in the neck. Please help me in this regard. Whether it is serious or normal?

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Dr. Devesh GoelGeneral Practitioner | Delhi

It can be serious. Kindly take a consultation and give full history For more guidance take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

There is a stiffness in my neck since the last two days. I am finding it difficult to move my neck. Please suggest me medicines and exercise...

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Dr. Shivangi ChadhaGeneral Physician | Delhi

You can take cipzox tablet for pain and apply warm compression. And do isometric exercises for the neck. ... Read More

I am suffering from neck stiffness and can't rotate my head properly because of too much pain what medication i can use

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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)Physiotherapist | Jammu

Please consult online for proper diagnosis and treatment plan accordingly ... Read More

I have been suffering from weak digestion and had loose motion yesterday and now I got stiff neck around my shoulders and also feeling pain while moving my neck to right side and whenever I have little spicy or fried food I develop ankalysing spondylitis issue also. What should I do? My digestive system is always upset but I don't feel any pain in

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Spicy food cannot cause ankylosing spondylitis. That is a specific joint condition needing proper tests before the label applies. Your stiff neck is most likely muscular and separate from the loose mo ... Read More

I am suffering from chronic neck problems ( pain and stiffness) from 2 years (off and on ) Now i am feeling vibrations in my left arm for about 2-3 seconds then it stops Also facing pain in left temple and back of lower head. Mri reports reports attached below ( done 2 years ago) Note: these problems started after i hit my head to iron Almira.

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Dr. Ninad ShrikhandeNeurosurgeon | Nagpur

U need a new MRI and Emg -NCV study ... Read More

Hi Sir/Mam The last 5 years I've been working on the night shift after 4.30 AM. Even weekend also I couldn't get sleep without the time 3.30 AM, while waking time im getting running nose, sneezing and weekly 4 days I'll feel neck stiffness and headache. recently weight gain, snoring. and I have hair fall also. I'm not sure which specialist need t

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have a stiff neck and occasionally get dizziness which in turn gives me anxiety I have consulted cardiologist he ruled out any issue also went to EMT and ortho who ruled any possibility. I am getting physiotherapy since a week and the event of dizziness has come down kindly suggest to recover soon. This triggers my IBS so I have events of frequen

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Dr. Amol Gajanan AndhaleNeurologist | Wardha

Consult Neurologist ... Read More

I have a stiff neck and I get driziness often which brings anxiety and panic attack, I have visited cardiologist who ruled any issues, gastro told me I have IBS but medicine didn't help, went to a ortho who said cervical spondylitis and prescribed physiotherapy I am doing physiotherapy he episode of dizziness has reduced but can it be stopped with

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Dr. Amol Gajanan AndhaleNeurologist | Wardha

Consult Neurologist 1st ... Read More

I am having spasm in my traps and neck i had severe headache in occipital area and light sensitivity and dizziness after resting for a while and taking pain killers like zerodol th4 my headaches are gone but i still have stiff ness in my traps and when i am sleeping at night i am having this vibration rush kind of feeling in my hands which after so

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Dr. Sayantan SahaOrthopedic surgeon | Agartala

It is possible that you have cervical spondylosis which could explain your symptoms. It is important that you seek a consultation for further treatment urgently considering you have dizziness also ... Read More

Does neck stiffness or cervical spondylosis mild posterior osteophytes in lower cervical region/ stiffness in the neck region and severe pain in the cervical muscles have any impact on brain functions? Like blood supply or lymphatic drainage or circulation? Please guide. Does it cause memory issues or any impaired brain functions? Normal x ray with

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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No impact on brain function ... Read More

Hi sir, I am having daily neck pain with stiffness, and the MRI report shows mild spondylosis and impinging the both right & left nerve roots and muscle spasm. But nowadays my worry is on my head nerves getting pinched when I am getting angry and inside my ear I am getting a buzzing sound also and my neck is getting stiff.

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Dr. Harsha NarayanamurthyNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

Neck being stiff and painful along with muscle spasms is mainly because of the cervical spondylosis. The impingement on the nerve roots is not really significant clinically unless you have pain radiat ... Read More

My neck stiffness, headaches, etc started after stopping psych meds like fluoxetine. Post stopping, I lost sleep, got neck muscles spasms, headaches migraines, eye sensitivity, lost lot of weight, and no sleep. Even meds had stopped working on restarting after months. MRI brain taken after 2 years was normal. But I'm still having insomnia, memory i

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Dr. Debadulal Das BidharNeurosurgeon | Bhubaneswar

You should get yourself properly evaluated physically by visiting a neurosurgeon / neurologist before getting to any conclusion ... Read More

There's been some stiffness resembling muscle soreness around the neck (not sure if something hurt in the gym or during sleep) but since she's a regular gym goer she ignored and kept going to the gym and also work and other stuff. The pain increased and there was a shooting pain at the base of the skull with some stiffness for a day and then it dis

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I have symptoms like neck stiffness, lower back pain and stiffness, ear pain, pain under the feet, lower head stiffness and pain. Dizziness and also when hit on the head, it gives a hollow sound. Cracking sounds in the neck, when shaking my head. And also, stiffness in the arms. Consulted with ent doctor, there's no issue with my ear. I'm unmarrie

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Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

Already answered Xray cervical spine apply n lat view. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days. Vertin 8 mg three times a day after food for ten days. Consult neurophysician. ... Read More

Hello, I'm having symptoms like, giddiness, neck and lower back stiffness, lower head heaviness and radiates the ear pain, while shaking the head, cracking sounds in neck, when hitting the head with my hand, it makes a drum like sound(hollow sound), pain under feet. What could these refer to? Thanks

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Dr. Vinod Kumar VermaGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ... Read More

Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. Having cervical and back stiffness from long time . When I try to ease the stiffness i feel like dizziness and vertigo. I can do normal works easily but sometimes it's very difficult because of ne

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Dr. Ravi Kumar NadellaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

Start yoga firstly ... Read More

I have frequent severe neck pain and stiffness in neck and shoulders.that converts into a headache sometimes in the back of head only and can transfer to front portion .Body pain and fatigue are there whenever I wake up in the morning. What should be done if this thing persists.

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Neck pain stiffness pain in upper back shoulders and sore throat which is on and off since 1 month

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Hot water bag massage Avoid pillow while sleeping Powergesic gel application ... Read More

I have stiffness and pain in my left arm and neck since one month and I am unable to raise my arm sidewise but I am able to raise arm upwards without any difficulty . Kindly suggest what to do

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Dr. Gaurav JaiswalGeneral Physician | Jhansi

Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ... Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mother P.Nagamani has been suffering from neck stiffness since last 1 month.She has been unable to turn her neck sideways,look upwards and downwards .She has to look straight only most of the time failing which it results in a lot of pain ,she took some diclofenac pain killers prescribed by doctors but there is no improvemen

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Dr. Amrutha NagisettyOrthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Nellore

Need few more details Is pain radiating to shoulders and fingers Any tingling sensation and numbness?? Did you get xray ?? Please consult ... Read More

Hi Doctor I have headache and stiff neck when the wind blows hard and during winter What should I do?

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Since morning I have a stiff neck and I am not able to move a bit. What exercise do I need to do and how much time it will take to improve

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Dr. JunaidGeneral Physician | Patna

It sounds like you might have strained your neck muscles, which can be quite uncomfortable. Here are a few exercises and tips to help alleviate the stiffness and improve your neck mobility, for frther ... Read More

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Hi a medical student in US. Want to do lumbar puncture for my mom..60 years old. I suspect Normal pressure Hydrocephalus. We live in Hyderabad India.

What's cost of lumbar puncture total Including doctor fees and lab test Average Estimate For someone to detect brain infection

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Dear Sir, My Father Has Undergone Subdural Hematoma Surgery before two Months Dr. Told me that CSF is collecting in Brain so We Need to Do Lumbar Puncture. Lumbar Puncture done 2 times in 2 days Can Lumbar Puncture Be done in Treatment of CSF Now I Can see deep dent in skull

Hi doctor I have a problem in my brain and I have to do a lumbar puncure but I didn't understand what it is. Can you explain me? does it hurt? how long will it take it? I am scared of needles what can I do?

Hi, My son who is 7 year old was recently effected with virus and doctors have done Lumbar puncture test as a part of it. It's already been 3 days and we are giving him ibugesic syrup for pain. Can anyone please tell me how long this pain will be there?

I m having stiff neck from last one month. I hv taken medicine but sometimes my neck is fine and again it becomes stiff. Reason for the stiffness and solution for this

I fell down and got injury but after sometime I started getting my neck stiff

From morning i am having neck stiffness and hot flashes in the neck. Please help me in this regard. Whether it is serious or normal?

There is a stiffness in my neck since the last two days. I am finding it difficult to move my neck. Please suggest me medicines and exercise...

I am suffering from neck stiffness and can't rotate my head properly because of too much pain what medication i can use

Hello, I'm having symptoms like, giddiness, neck and lower back stiffness, lower head heaviness and radiates the ear pain, while shaking the head, cracking sounds in neck, when hitting the head with my hand, it makes a drum like sound(hollow sound), pain under feet. What could these refer to? Thanks

I have frequent severe neck pain and stiffness in neck and shoulders.that converts into a headache sometimes in the back of head only and can transfer to front portion .Body pain and fatigue are there whenever I wake up in the morning. What should be done if this thing persists.

Neck pain stiffness pain in upper back shoulders and sore throat which is on and off since 1 month

I have stiffness and pain in my left arm and neck since one month and I am unable to raise my arm sidewise but I am able to raise arm upwards without any difficulty . Kindly suggest what to do

Hi Doctor I have headache and stiff neck when the wind blows hard and during winter What should I do?

Since morning I have a stiff neck and I am not able to move a bit. What exercise do I need to do and how much time it will take to improve

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