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Im on an antibiotic for a sinus infection day 3 now, yesterday my neck started to hurt when i move it, not stiff, should i be worried?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably not: The neck pain is probably from lymph gland swelling. In rare conditions there can be infection up behind the palate that can spread causing a bony spine infection manifested with neck pain and stiffness. If the stiffness persists for more than a couple weeks or worsens then see md.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 7/22/2013

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