Neck Pain

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You feel weak or very sick
  • Fever and stiff neck (can't touch chin to chest)
  • Headache and stiff neck (can't touch chin to chest)
  • Weakness in the arms or legs
  • Numbness or tingling in arms, upper back or legs
  • Problems with bowel or bladder control
  • Difficulty breathing or unusual sweating (e.g, sweating without exertion)
  • Chest pain
  • Intravenous drug abuse
  • Head is twisting to one side (i.e. turning against your will)

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