2006-12-15 06:43:06 · 11 answers · asked by nyarlathotep74 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Woo I did the ice pack/Advil...its getting better....slowly..but it's working:) Thank you all!
2006-12-15 08:25:50 · update #1
Go to the doctor
2006-12-15 06:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lolitta 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Sorry I know what you mean i had the same thing yesterday. I took 2 pain killers. Then, I took a really hot shower and let the water run on my neck for about twenty minutes. I put the heating pad on it for a bout a half an hour. This loosened the muscles. You might need to go to a chiropractor. My neck was also very out of place putting a large amount of stress on my muscles causing them to spasm. If you haven't been to a chiropractor don't worry they are not scary.
2006-12-15 14:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by Shoota McGavin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do NOT put heat on this!!! ice it for 20 minutes at a time, repeat once the skin returns to normal temp. repeat as often as you'd like, but at least 3 times today. you need to get the inflammation down in that area~ ice is the only way to do this!
an anti-inflammatory such as motrin will help as well.
the best, as one other poster suggested, is a chiropractor. my experience with them has been great.
best wishes & feel better soon!
2006-12-15 14:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by kaydeedid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor or other health care provider. He or she can rule out any more serious cause (stroke, pinched nerve, meningitis, etc.) and if all else fails, give you a cortisone shot with an anesthetic in it. This occasionally happens to me (generally in my shoulder, however) and the shots, plus a prescription muscle relaxer, usually help. For chronic episodes, your doctor/HCP can even refer you to a physical therapist who can show you how to stretch the affected muscle (assuming it is just that and not due to some serious underlying cause....). And treat yourself to a massage at the spa! Poor kid - hope you're feeling better soon!
2006-12-15 14:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by Poopy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had to go to the doctor (MD, DO) when this happened to me. He gave me acupuncture and moved me around a bit. I was better by the next day. I loved it.
It is important to go to your doctor and rule out meningitis. Meningitis is classically pain full neck and headache.
2006-12-15 14:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by Katie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Severely stiff painful neck can be caused from meningitis. Also a slipped disc can cause a severe pain. What are your other symptoms? See a doctor. God Bless. MerryChrist'mass.
2006-12-15 14:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by wonder woman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
heating pad.
advil.
rest.
and the DOCTOR.
I have heard as well that stiff neck can be a symptom of Menangitis. ASK before it's too late! Happy Holidays! Feel better
2006-12-15 14:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by friendsfan2 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow. Did you try moist heat and some Motrin/Ibuprofen? If so and it didn't help, how about getting someone to take you to the doctors?
2006-12-15 14:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to get a hot wet wash cloth and have somebody rub your back or let somebody give you a neck machage
2006-12-15 14:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bubble bath with epson salt.
Heating pad.
Massage.
Advil.
If it's still terrible, you may need an injection of muscle relaxant.
2006-12-15 14:49:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋