Posted by Ritch on August 11, 2002, at 17:11:05
In reply to STIFF neck?! Please help!!!, posted by JonW on August 11, 2002, at 15:19:45
> Hi,
>
> I have a stiff neck and it is most noticeable when I am seated. I thought it might be a side-effect of Geodon so I have stopped it but I still have a stiff neck. I am also withdrawing from Nardil and Neurontin. Could this be a symptom of withdrawal? I also recently started taking a high dose of omega3s (8 OmegaBrite caps/day). Can Omega3 cause this? It is possible that I have simply hurt my neck, but it's been more than a week. Anyone have any ideas?
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> Alright, it has to be said, this is a pain in the neck!!! Sorry, but you knew it was coming... :)
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> Thanks,
> Jon
Whew John!,You are withdrawing from *all* meds? You are still on the Nardil and Neurontin, right (still tapering)? It does sound like some EPS from the Geodon. One way you might be able to tell is to try 25mg of Benadryl and see if your neck relaxes. There isn't any MAOI contraindication in taking Benadryl that I am aware of (the label doesn't warn against it).
don't hesitate to go to the ER
if you think you need to,Mitch
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