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Feeling stiff neck due to sleeping disorder...which medicines shall I take doctor? Please help me...doctor please Thanks...

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It can be cured by homeopathic medicine. Will surely like to help if you consult with proper details. ...  Read More

I got neck pain and stiffness for last 3 days. Pls assist. Not able to sleep and move my neck . It

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Hello doctor my name is Neelam. I am feeling stiffness on my neck from last 3-4 months. I am feeling stiffness more when I get up in the morning or when I am going to sleep. Although I am avoiding the pillow as well but the situation is same.

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Hi.Generally the stiffness in the neck occurs by 2 reasons.1.Because of the infectionHLAB27. 2.Due to muscle spasm.In many of the cases it is because of the muscle spasm.In both the cases Lepana Ayurv ...  Read More

From yesterday I am having neck stiffness continuing with sleepy feeling. Today morning also having same issue. I had a sleep of 7 hours. Then also having this issue. Never happened this issue before,this I the first time. Stiffness in neck and all in back of the head.

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Can be musculoskeletal, consult now to start proper medication on prescription ...  Read More

1. Neck Stiffness 2. pain in neck and shoulder 3. unable to sleep due to pain

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• Shoulder Shrugs . • Core Strengthening Exercises. • Take frequent Breaks at work • Use cervical pillow. • Use Back Support. • Self Massage the back of neck. • Hot fomentation x twice ...  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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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 have started experiencing stiffness in the neck for the past two days. I initially thought it's due to sleeping wrong but it still persists. There is no pain but a lot of discomfort.

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic ...  Read More

Hi sir..I am having neck stiffness. ..from past 2 days ...I need some medical tips for improving my condition. .its severely hurting me...I m nt able to sleep properly in the night...due to this

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Start with hot fomentation of neck & start with neck muscle stretching and strengthening of neck-shoulder muscles including upper back and chest as well. Use proper posture while watching T.V., readin ...  Read More

Why I am getting stiff neck with headache, every time there is tightness around head with head palpitation. Sometimes too much sleepy smotimess no sleep

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Kindly consult a physician at your locality ...  Read More

From last 25 days, i have stiff right neck and shoulder. Also, getting pressure over right nose and right head when i move my neck from side to side. Same happens while sleeping , pressure in head and nose while sleeping on side with no pillow. ..is this due to that stiff neck and can it be treated by physiotherapy??

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Consults first to orthopaedic and than go to physiotherapists... ...  Read More

Hi, For the past 2 days due to a bad position in sleeping I got the neck sparin right side Now the pain is reduced but I cannot move my neck or tilt to the right side. Feels tightness.

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This sounds like a simple muscle strain from sleeping in an awkward position, not anything structural. Stiffness and limited movement commonly follow 2 to 3 days after this kind of sprain, even once t ...  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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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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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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U need a new MRI and Emg -NCV study ...  Read More

Back side of left neck is paining sometimes pain radiates to the arm.. does collar to be wear ? Attaching my mri report

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This a case of muscle spasm… collar will not help in anyway it further worsens the symptoms Use muscle relaxants , rest , Physiotherapy heat packs ...  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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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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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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Consult Neurologist 1st ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I was having dizziness after waking up my neck was stuff at the base of the skull and when I rotated my head dizziness occurred and when I try to wake up from bed also it was there. I went to ENT she gave vertin 16 mg thrice and stugeron twice daily. Is it meneires disease I am worried. Attaching reports.

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From your history more likely it sounds vertigo due to cervical spondylosis and vertebral artery insufficiency … Kindly consult ...  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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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

I have done fibroscan 5 months ago result was 9.9KPA and 374 UAP ..taken allopathy treatment linvas 4mg for 3 months and other medicines...also have chronic duodenitis and mucosal reflux+...few days reduced sleep and stool not clear and too much gas formation in stomach...is there any treatment for liver stiffness..it can be reversed??

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I have been experiencing persistent balance issues since 2024, along with stiffness and pressure in my neck and head. I had also experienced speech difficulties in 2022. Although MRIs of my head and neck have been normal, the symptoms have continued and are now causing severe memory and cognitive difficulties that affect my quality of life. I wante

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The described episodes are less suggestive of primary neurological pathology or persistent hypertension. Clinical history favors episodic autonomic/anxiety–hyperventilation phenomenon with reactive tr ...  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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No impact on brain function ...  Read More

When I stopped antidepressants, i lost sleep for 3 days and then when I woke up on the 4th day with little sleep,I developed neck stiffness/cervical spondylosis spasms, headaches, photophobia and sound sensitivity as well. Lost weight since I had gained lot of weight on meds. Also had digestive upset etc. went sleepless for a very long period. Memo

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Does cervical spondylosis (mild changes in the neck) but lot of pain and stiffness in the neck muscles. Spasms in the neck muscles..lot of headache too. Even migraines present. Do these neck muscles spasms or stiffness in neck muscles that causes severe pain, affect blood supply to the brain? Like, does this have any effect of blood flow to the br

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No Neck pain and spondylitis that means degeneration of cervical spine has nothing to do with brain circulation or memory changes Pls make it clear once for all ...  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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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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You should get yourself properly evaluated physically by visiting a neurosurgeon / neurologist before getting to any conclusion ...  Read More

Does the tech neck or straighten neck cause ear pain and stiffness in the left part of the body? attached.... How do I reduce ?

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You need to physiotherapy session . ...  Read More

I am suffering from pain from neck to hip especially side ribs and hip and stiffness also I have done my blood report and attaching with this kindly tell me the reason for this

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Test are not relevant with your problem ...  Read More

I have abdomen pain with little bit of constipation and dyrehea with bloating and gas and half of time undigested Food seen in my poop

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Hi.. consult a physician for the same ...  Read More

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