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Achey shoulders and neck a very very very very very slight head ache. no cold or flu! what is this? could it be the wether? maybe i pulled a muscle?

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Pulled muscle: Sounds like you pulled a muscle or slept weird on your neck one night. Try some pain reliever like tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin and a warm compress. 20 mins on every hour or so. It should feel better. Good luck.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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