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I woke with an excruciating pain on the left side of my neck. i can't turn my head. put cold compress n took painkillers but no relief.
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Torticollis: It sounds like you have a wry neck. Try lying flat in bed and use a hot water bottle or heating pad when you go to bed. Take Ibuprofen for pain. You might also want to contact a physical therapist for some exercises.
Answered 6/25/2014
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