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Hi, i have this stiff neck for 10days already. evrytime i wake up, it gets worse. i had taken cerebrex and suldida for 3days already, still it persist?

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Dr. Lauren Elson answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Check in with an md: The most common cause of a stiff neck is muscle spasm. If it is waking you up or is causing arm numbness or weakness, you should get it checked out right away. Physical therapy can help provide relief, indepent of the cause.

Answered 7/5/2017

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