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Swelling and inflammation in the back of my neck, from hurting it. how to relieve those symptoms at home? i've been taking aleve (naproxen) and using ice.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Unfortunately...: Particularly if imaging was done and negative, you will likely be stiff and sore for 3-5 days (some run longer without a muscle relaxer). If longer, or distracting / worsening pain, get rechecked.

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Answered 8/8/2013

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A member asked:

Swelling and inflammation in the back of my neck, from hurting it. how to relieve those symptoms at home? i've been taking aleve (naproxen) and using ice.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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