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Having a stiff neck today morning on the right side pls help with some immediate relief since travelling tommorow?

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

NSAID's: NSAID's like ibuprofen frequently help. So does a heating pad.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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