What causes pain in the upper back and neck?
Patient: i have had pain in my upper back towards the right side, pain in the neck and also pain from right shoulder down to fingers already had a mri/mra of chest and mri of neck and x-ray of neck and upper spine and a nerve conduction done everything can back normal don't know what it could be any suggestions would help Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case. With normal investigation reason of pain can be due to fibrosis.you may benefit from local injection. It may give pain relief for longer time.For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Another possibility of fibromyalgia.You can take amitryptiline and duloxetin consulting you’re treating doctor.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care