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Hi, i have had a neck and lower back muscle ache for the past 7 days. when i take 2 advils (ibuprofen) it goes away for 5 hours and then it comes back.
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Varies: There are multiple potential causes. Advil (ibuprofen) is an antiinflammatory, and so it suggests there may be an inflammatory component to it. Sometimes aching in the back and neck can proceed a viral illness, so consider being checked if it does not resolve in the next several days or if it worsens. Thank you for the question.
Answered 8/14/2013
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