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I have a problem of mild headache with stiff neck in the back side of the head for about 5 days , when i turn head , i feel mild pain and headache. Now, i am taking antibiotic and painkiller for tonsillitis. My question is that does Tonsillitis cause headache and stiff neck ... ?

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no tonsillitis usually presents with throat pain ur headache may not be related to that may be due to migraine or high BP or any other pathology ...  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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Experiencing neck pain in right lower side of neck. Also infrequent headache + stiffness. get relieves when having hot water treatment.

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Its may be muscle tightness pain or may be postural. Due to concentration work trapezius muscles become tight and then loss of curvature of cervical spine and degeneration will be start.n headache is ...  Read More

I am experiencing headache all the time and stiffness in neck is there . I feel tired and sleepy despite being slept for 6-7 hrs .

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I am getting strong headache and stiffness in neck. I am having stress too as I am a student. Headache goes if I apply icepack but headache is unbearable. I can't bear it. I had this headache since August but I tried massages that time I used to get temporary relief but I want permanent relief.

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This could be migraine or tension type headache. ...  Read More

Hi Docs, This is what my MRI says. Please suggest way forward .. I am suffering from severe headaches from Past 15 days and neck stiff

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Could be unrelated. Need further details ...  Read More

Hi doctors. I'm 3 months pregnant and since yesterday I'm having a headache. It's so painful and annoying that I'm not able to do any work. Even the back of my head hurts. My neck and shoulder is also paining and is stiff. I sleep without a pillow. Please suggest medication.

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Do relaxation exercises like deep breathing. Avoid stress Thanks ...  Read More

I have developed a severe headache and neck stiffness post CSF test, How can this be cured ? I can barely move my neck when I stand

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Why was the CSF test done? Was any infection suspected? What are the results of the test? Post lumbar puncture headache is common.you need to lie down and rest for a few days and also take plenty of o ...  Read More

I suffer from headache which starts from Neck and i feel pain in turning head. My neck and mid back muscless get stiff .I have tried a paracetamol,Etoshine MR .

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Your muscles are in spasm. These medicines have limited role. Need some more details before advising further management. ...  Read More

From few days due to stiff neck i feel tightness of nerves in head which has been causing headache continuously and when i tried to wash(hot water) my hair my head was feeling extremely tight(top and back of head) and unbearable throbbing pain. I've been taking the meds from my local ENT. What could be the reason of neck and head nerves tightening

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This could be a cervical muscle spasm. This will cause severe neck pain. ...  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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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 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

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

Can we use Migrabeta tr 40 for migrane headache or only its a BP tablet Can anyone please explain the tablet use for neck pain also or not

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That tablet is for prevention of migraine,for bp mostly it's not recommended,for neck pain that tablet won't work ...  Read More

I had neck pain/stiffness(cervical), and had other symptoms as well. I had headaches specifically at the base of the skull. And even eyes were paining and affected and even I had photophobia. X ray was showing normal curvature but a few lower cervical osteophytes. Otherwise normal x ray. I lived with the pain for long until i took homeopathy and I

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Need Clinical Examination, Visit Nearest orthopedic surgeon ...  Read More

I had neck pain/stiffness(cervical), and had other symptoms as well. I had headaches specifically at the base of the skull. And even eyes were paining and affected and even I had photophobia. X ray was showing normal curvature but a few lower cervical osteophytes. Otherwise normal x ray. I lived with the pain for long until i took homeopathy and I

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I can understand your concern. Need few more details and can discuss ...  Read More

Hello I have headache since 3 days it comes and go sometime severe and I have neck pain also. When there is headache I feel dizziness that I cannot walk I will faint. What should I do?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

I've been having headaches for 3 days constantly. I do have severe sinus congestion and allergies, but the pain is in temples, and the top part of my head, it feels as if someone is tugging at my hair. Sometimes the area under my eyes also hurts a bit. Almost no other symptom is there, except slight nausea. I did feel dizzy while standing up but th

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