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I have cervical dystonia, and Botox treatments are not working for me. Can you please help?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old mechanic. I have always had high blood pressure, which I maintain with medication daily. I drink occasionally, and I do not smoke. I had never had any severe or chronic illnesses in my life. Four months ago, I woke up with a stiff neck that went away a few days later... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is no doubt about the diagnosis and the treatment. Not responding to Botox (Botulinum Toxin) can be because of several reasons, including inadequate dose, inappropriate muscle selection, concurrent drug therapy, or a change in the dis... Read Full »
What should I do to manage my cervical dystonia and anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from cervical dystonia and anxiety. I have been on tablet Venlafaxine for the past 20 years to treat severe depression. I weaned off the medicine two years ago. My neurologist asked me to start taking the tablet Venlafaxine as the anxiety is worsening my dystonia... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. 1. Take tablet Clonazepam (Benzodiazepine) along with tablet Tetrabenazine (vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitors). ... Read Full »
Why is there pain in neck when I move it?
Query: Hi doctor, I turned my neck quickly to the right, and I felt pressure on my neck. Then my neck was stuck to the right for three seconds. When I was able to put my head looking straight, it came back to normal. It was painful. I had a weird taste in my mouth. I also felt dizzy and weak after it. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have neck muscle dystonia which causes severe pain especially when you move your neck. I recommend you use local deep heat cream (Propylene glycol and Lanolin) thrice daily for one week and use Ibuprofen 400 mg as a painkiller for a few days. For more information c... Read Full »