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I am into biking.long bike rides result in stiff neck. The pain is only for a short duration. I need a muscle relaxant. Please suggest a good relaxant spray or gel. As I take proper care otherwise. A name of a relaxant. Please

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Hello there.... I went through your query.... We cannot prescribe medications online..... Muscles should also be prepared for the activity that they are expected to do. Just as athletes stretch and wa ...  Read More

I am suffering from right side neck and shoulder pain since 1 week..ibugesic is not helping..pls suggest muscle relaxant

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Relaxyl ...  Read More

Hi Please advise any muscle relaxant of ayurveda weak muscles after knee injury. Went through wrong head massage suggest overall best relaxant

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Hello, Came across to uour query, First understand that you will find answer by only two ways, Ayurveda and Physiotherapy. ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing severe upper back stiffness and want to take Muscle Relaxant which is of the combination Etoricoxib (60mg)+ Thiocolchicoside (4mg). Its been 2 weeks since I have taken Covaxin, is it safe to take this muscle Relaxant? Please let me know

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Hello dear Yes u can take..but not for long time take for 5 days only ...  Read More

I have been recommended Mobizox tablet by my physiotherapist for back pain after a check up. However last time I had Mobizox, it caused me abdominal pain. I Still need a Muscle Relaxant which is milder than Mobizox. Can I take Intagesic MR or Flexon MR as a substitute with PAN D empty stomach in the morning? Which one is a milder muscle Relaxant?

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Hello. All the medicines mentioned by u are almost same in efficacy and side effect profile. U can take any of them along with medicines to reduce acid secretion. Other than this hot fomentation, po ...  Read More

My muscles are stiff. Spl in my legs and back. I am unable to perform exercise to loosen up the muscles. Should I use muscles relaxants? Or anything else.

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HELLO, FLEXON MR TWO TIMES A DAY OR AS REQUIRED YOU CAN TAKE AFTER FOOD. O.K,BYE. ...  Read More

I am 42 years old in April 2018 I was having fatty liver grade 2 Since then I am taking udliv 300 / liv 52 Before 7 days my neck was very stiff I took muscle relaxant but from the day before yesterday in my right arm just below the shoulder there is severe pain I am taking muscle relaxants but in vain Suggest medicine for immediate relief

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U need to mention muscle relaxants u already taking ...  Read More

I am suffering from serious Neck pain, head Ache, Ear drum pain and muscle stiffness on my back and abdominal region dizziness

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• Hot fomentation x twice daily. • Neck Exercises. • Neck Stretching. • Postural Correction ...  Read More

I have been feeling very stiff neck and shoulder pain since some time. Feel pain while moving neck side by side and to and fro motion. Pls advise.

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Kindly take consultation will able to help you better ...  Read More

While stretching today during my exercise i had neck sprain it has become stiff and does not move that easily.pls suggest muscle relaxant.

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Injections are available for early relief and also get physiotherapy sessions for faster relief. ...  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 am facing stiffness in neck and pain also since yesterday. Idon’t want to take a painkiller for the muscle spasm. I only want to take a muscle relaxant. Can I take Thiocolchicoside 8 mg once a day as a muscle relaxant?pl suggest

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Neck stiffness and spasm since yesterday usually ease with rest and a few days of gentle care. ...  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

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

I had fallen on the stairs last month following which had taken xray and ct scan of elbow joint which is normal but right back pain was present but due to heavy work I have muscle spasm in right back , neck , shoulder and arms above elbow and wrist , I have taken muscle relaxant for 3 days and setolac mr but spasm is still present what should I do

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Continue medicine for atleast 1 week ...  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 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

Hello Doctor, I have frequent neck pain with spasm and stiffness (about 3–4 times a month). I am planning to avoid muscle relaxants and instead manage flare-ups with paracetamol 650 mg, warm compress, and topical gel. I have already done X-ray, MRI, and other tests, which were normal. I also tried physiotherapy, which helped but only for a sh

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Your symptoms are consistent with postural neck pain (mechanical), commonly due to forward neck posture and muscle imbalance. It is safe to manage flare-ups without muscle relaxants …paracetamol, warm ...  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

I have had body pains for many years especially lower back, legs and fatigue. The pain increases with walking or any workout. Please tell me about muscle relaxants regular use which doesn't have much side effects. I am 42 yrs female

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Tablet myoril 4 mg ...  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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ANA positive and Creatine kinase 240 CRP, thyroid profile, Lft , hba1c, esr, hscrp ,RA Factor normal , anti CCP anti bodies normal Muscles weakness stiffness joint sounds stiffness and tenderness sometimes after noon time low grade fever with dizziness aches , insomnia , confusion, low concentration Muscles strucking and weakness and weak musc

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Do an ENA profile, C3 and C4 and consult your rheumatologist. ...  Read More

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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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

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