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I have an awful pain on the back of my neck (right side) and the pain goes about half way up my skull. anti-inflammatory works for a little while ?
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Rest, ice, relax: Avoid stimulants like caffeine, stress, improper sleep habits. Apply ice pack for ten minutes for severe pain; local heat for milder pain and soreness. See doctor for severe pain, fever, nausea or worse pain to move neck.
Answered 5/7/2015
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