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I am experiencing neck-stiffness turning my head pain at the base of my skull?

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NECK STIFFNESS: If not associated with fever or projectile vomiting, it can only be muscle strain or torticolis. Try taking advil or tylenol, (acetaminophen) warm compress over your neck, if persistent see your md.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/4/2013

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