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When i sleep on stomach without a pillow i wake up with stiff neck. 5 days now and pain still there also, the last year i have tinnitus. is it related?
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Likely arthritis: You may have developed arthritis in neck possibly after some old neck injury. It is flaring up with certain body positions. You may avoid such positions and try soft cervical collar. If no relief see an orthopedic or neurologist.
Answered 4/17/2014
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