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I have been waking up recently with my neck so sore i can't move it or lie down or sit up because i can't hold my head up. i can only stand up.

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Dr. Jahangir Ahdoot answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Cervical disc: You might have disc protruding against your spinal cord you need to be evaluated and possibly have an mri.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have been waking up recently with my neck so sore i can't move it or lie down or sit up because i can't hold my head up. i can only stand up.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jahangir Ahdoot answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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