Sir, i'm 72 years old man suffering sever cervical spondylitis pain for the past several years. One orthopedic doctor prescribed me ultra cet tab for 5 days. But pain still persists. Nice tab gives some relief. Which tab is safe whether ultra cet or nice? I also take 0.25 mg of alprax for anxiety. The ultracet contains tramadol and it makes one drowsy. Should I stop alprax when I am on ultracet?

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor24yrs exp

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You should not use any of these if you have kidney or liver problem. Consult your treating physician for this. U can do the following exercises for neck pain a person can ease the symptoms of cervical spondylosis/ neck pain with a few simple neck exercises. 1. Neck stretchkeep your body straight. Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat. Softly tense the neck muscles. Hold this for 5 seconds.Return your head to its center position. Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds. Carry out 5 repetitions. 2. Neck tilttilt your head forward so that the chin touches the chest. Softly tense the neck muscles. Hold this for 5 seconds. Return the head to a neutral position. Carry out 5 repetitions. 3. Neck tilt (side-to-side) lean your head down towards either shoulder, leading with the ear. Softly tense the neck muscles. Hold this for 5 seconds. Return your head to the center and repeat on the other shoulder. Carry out 5 repetitions. 4. Neck turn turn your head to one side as far as it remains comfortable, being sure to keep your chin at a level height. Tense your neck muscles for 5 seconds. Return the head to a central position. Repeat on the opposite side. Repeat this exercise 5 times on each side. For this homeopathic treatment is very effective for more details you can consult me.  

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Dr. Rama BhardwajPhysiotherapist7yrs exp

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Without exercise and ergonomics, nothing can cure pain.  

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Dr. Jeeno JayanOrthopedic Doctor9yrs exp

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Hello, you can use tab. Nise, for pain if that's giving you better relief. This doesn't cause drowsiness as well. You may use the tablet with alprax. (nise shouldn't be used for long periods, always get prescribed by a doctor and avoid self medication) 

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Dr. Kewal GangradeOrthopedic Doctor11yrs exp

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Stop alprrax and you can take pain medication which suits you considering other medical issues. But along with medicine you must start physiotherapy for neck to get complete relief.  

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