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Mental & Emotional Health
Question #10796
349 days ago
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Pain in neck for 2.5 months.....

Anwesha Modi

2 months back I had an angry episode and I pulled my own hair. After that I had severe neck pain that I was unable to move my neck much. Slowly the pain decreased. And it now has come to a point where it is not decreasing further. The pain is constant for a month or maybe more. I have tried several medicines and treatment but none of them helped. The orthopedic suggested me traction but it made my pain worse. I have tried ultrasound therapy, TENS, heat, needles, traction, massage and medicines like powergesic, cobadex czs, zix mr

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Recommended Tests: - MRI Cervical Spine (to rule out disc herniation/nerve root compression) - Serum Vitamin D3, B12

1) Tab Gabapax NT 100 1 tab at bedtime for 4 weeks 2) Tab Shelcal hd 1 tab after lunch continue

Visit nearest orthopedican

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Hello dear,

As we discussed earlier, you may please visit nearest pain specialist or Neurologist instead of switching therapies frequently. They can help you out for sure

Continue you present medication too

Thank you

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Persistent neck pain after self-inflicted trauma, unrelieved by multiple therapies, may indicate a muscle strain with nerve involvement or cervical disc issue that needs deeper evaluation. Since traction worsened your pain and conservative treatments failed, further imaging like an MRI of the cervical spine is crucial to rule out disc herniation or nerve compression. Consult a spine specialist or neurologist for accurate diagnosis and to plan advanced treatment such as guided physiotherapy, nerve blocks, or minimally invasive interventions.

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Hello dear Please be advised See as per clinical history it seems either chronic subluxation or trauma. It will require physiotherapy along with rhizotomy or cryosurgey. First get mri / ct scan of cervical neck In addition please get crp level checked Then share reports with orthopedetian for the relief Before sharing reports, please follow below instructions Physiotherapy twice a day with voveron xr gel for 2 weeks Neck exercises mild twice daily Tab etorocoxeb twice a day for 5 days In case of no relief go for rhizotomy or cryosurgey only after recommendation Regards

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I would suggest you to get mri cervical spine for disc herniation As the pain not decreasing yet kindly get physiotherapy that will help to relieve the pain Take tablet omega-3 fatty acid daily at night Tab ibuprofen 200 mg twice daily post meal Tab PANTOP 40 mg morning empty stomach Cold therapy over the area Use cervical collar to support the neck Avoid long periods on phone/computer with bent neck Sleep on a thin pillow or cervical pillow Avoid lifting heavy objects Maintain ergonomic posture while working

Visit spine specialist

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Giving the timeline and symptoms you’ve described, it appears the neck pain could have turned into a chronic issue, potentially involving the muscles, ligaments, or even some strain on the cervical spine. Pulling your hair might have caused muscle strain or even aggravated an underlying condition, and continued pain after trying various treatments like traction and TENS suggests that the root cause might not have been fully addressed. First, it’s crucial to revisit the diagnostic evaluation with your doctor. An MRI or X-ray could really help visualize any musculoskeletal abnormalities or issues in the cervical spine as those might not always be visible through regular clinical examination alone. Accurate diagnosis is key here. Now, regarding traction, since it worsened your situation, it’s vital to pause it and consult with perhaps a different specialist to review this advice. Not everyone responds the same to traction or ultrasound therapy. Medications like Powergesic, a painkiller, or Zix MR, a muscle relaxant, could provide symptomatic relief, but if they aren’t helping, altering the approach might be beneficial. Prescription options like gabapentin or pregabalin can assist if nerve irritation is involved. Focus on a structured rehabilitation program—therapists experienced in chronic pain might introduce low-impact exercises that strengthen neck muscles without exacerbating the pain. Behavioral therapies or even counseling can address any components like stress or tension aggravating your neck. Throughout this, monitor any other symptoms; if you notice numbness, tingling, or weakness, report these urgently to your clinician as they could signify nerve involvement. Remember to ask about potential surgical assessments if non-invasive therapies continually fail over time. This isn’t typical for your described injury, but it’s essential to explore fully to end unnecessary discomfort.

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