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What are the pain areas of cervical radiculopathy? It causes pain in neck and arm but does it also cause pain in scapula and upper back ie. upper lumbar spine ?

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Yes depends upon which nerve root is compressed ... Read More

What kind of pillows should I use for my cervical radiculopathy which is chronic about 2 years old?

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Use cervical pillow ... Read More

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Why will driving aggrevate chronic cervical radiculopathy? Or can i drive my car?

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Due to weakness of muscle ... Read More

Sir please tell me that cervical radiculopathy of right side can also cause throat of that side ? My left side of the body is totally fine but my right side of the neck, shoulder and throat is affected . And my ent specialist said my throat is totally fine , so I want to know that cervical radiculopathy can cause throat pain?

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Need to have a detail discussion on it. ... Read More

What precautions to take for my cervical radiculopathy which is about 1 and half years old

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Hot fomentation x twice daily. Neck Exercises. Neck Stretching. Postural Correction. Shoulder Shrugs . ... Read More

What precautions should I take with my cervical neck pain and radiculopathy which is about 1 and half years old

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You should fix ur neck movements specially forward bending do not carry heavy wight or pls don't use high pillow ... Read More

My mother has been diagnosed with C5 C6 cervical radiculopathy but she has pain in all the fingers except for the pinky finger. Can C5 C6 cause pain in middle and ring fingers ? From what I have read, it causes pain in the index finger and thumb only ?

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The pain is due to compression of nerves in cervical spine if you have any radiographs or MRI KINDLY UPLOAD BEFORE WE START ANY MEDS ... Read More

Can I go on morning walks with chronic cervical radiculopathy pain? Or wiil it aggrevate the pain?

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You can walk . Physiotherapy treatment for cervical ... Read More

I'm suffering from Right lower side of neck and right hand pain. Which doctor treats Cervical Radiculopathy ???

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Usually ortho and Neuro both specialist see cervical problems. But for better evaluation it's better to consult a Neuro doctor ... Read More

What are the pain areas of cervical radiculopathy? It causes pain in neck and arm but does it also cause pain in scapula and upper back ie. upper thoracic spine ? (Nerve root compressed is C5-C6)

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Yes these are pain areas ... Read More

53yrs female diabetic, hypertensive. All general blood parameters found within range after routine check up. Diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy at C6C7 pain radiating from neck to shoulder then to bicep region. Visited multiple neurologist and performed NCV, Xray , MRI like tests many times. But every time every neurologist suggest pregabalin/

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How bad is your compression? If it is mild to moderate you have to start neck muscle isometric exercises ... Read More

I had neck pain for 2 years, when it got worse i got a test done. It shows cervical radiculopathy said by my doctor. I had radiating pain in my right arm for 7-8 months and am experiencing neck pain and numbness,extreme weakness of the arm, shooting pain, tingling, needle-like pain on the shoulder arm and fingers and now it started on the left side

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Your mri report and your symptoms is consistent with cervical spondylosis. Your condition will require a thorough neurological examination as well. For your condition detailed prescription of medicat ... Read More

Hello.. I would like to know can a cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck) triggers Trigeminal neuralgia?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ... Read More

Hi I am 30 weeks pregnant and have been facing a severe cervical headache since three days what can I do for pain relief

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ... Read More

Hi Does cervical radiculopathy cause left arm pain, chest pain and burning sensation near chest. I did ECG but it is normal, please help me to understand this

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Yes it does.. burning sensation might be due to gastritis. ... Read More

I am facing back headache since from last 3 month how would I know this headache is because of cervical or migraine My symptoms : 1.Back headache 2. Some time vomiting (don't know because of Acidity or migraine ) 3. Sensitivity to light What is the best treatment for this ?

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Hi...Migraine has diagnostic criteria.... Also for cervical pain has different character than migrain pain.... Cervical pain will radiate to hand with weakness in limb if severe... No nausea or vomit ... Read More

How to differentiate between cervical radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome? My mother has C5 C6 spondylosis, has pain in both the shoulders, arms, wrists and all fingers (leaving the smallest one). Does it mean she has carpal tunnel syndrome ?

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression of median nerve at wrist Pain only from wrist , 3&1/2 fingers.. Cervical Radiculopathy is a nerve root compression at cervical region. Pain will be from neck, ... Read More

Can cervical spondylysis/ radiculopathy cause balancing problems? My shoulders are veering left/right while walking. Little bit of diziness too.

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May cause ... Read More

Can cervical spondylosis/radiculopathy cause body balancing issues? My shoulders are veering to left/right while walking. And little bit dizziness too. It is affecting my day to day life.

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Yes .pls consult neurologist ... Read More

My mother has extreme/intense pain in her shoulders, arms (both), lower skull and between the shoulder blades. She has C5-C6 cervical spondylosis and radiculopathy. She is in a lot of pain and is unable to sleep at night. Pain relievers are not helping a bit 😔 What should we do ? Is this kind of constant pain in the above mentioned areas co

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Consultation with a neurologist is advisable ... Read More

My mother has cervical radiculopathy pain that radiates down her neck, shoulder and left arm. The pain is intense. She started with light pain relievers but her pain did not improve. Right now, she's on over-the-counter and heavy doses of hard pain relievers (as per doctor's prescription) but there's still no improvement and no pain relief. What sh

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Please consult and share the history and treatment which is being followed ... Read More

Sir please tell me cervical radiculopathy with mild symptoms can be treatable ? My symptoms are in the right side of the neck and pain radiates into the right shoulder and wrist

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Yes it is treatable. Get following investgation done 1. MRI cervical spine 2. Vit d3 3. Vit b12 4. X-ray cervical spine lateral view ... Read More

I have been told that I might have left cervical radiculopathy or slipped disc. There is numbness/cramping/burning/tingling sensation in left neck, just below the neck, left shoulder and left arm. It hurts at shoulder if I lift my arm up. At it hurts when pressed at one point just below the neck near the spine. In this situation, can I put neck bel

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I think this is Cervical Radiculitis. Treatment Advised is Tab Ultracet Semi BD Tab Zerodol MR at Bedtime Tab Defcort 6mg BD Tab Gabapin NT at bedtime Cap Omez D BD Tab Evion LC BD Soft cervical co ... Read More

I went gym for a week and then suddenly headache started and area below shoulders pain started! Headache is back of head and top of head and sometimes on temples ! And also got brain MRI done but it is normal! And xray of cervical spine is done which shows my cervical spine is straight! Now i am doing physiotherapy since 2 days but no relief in hea

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Everybody is different and take it own time to heal so please continue physiotherapy treatment for atleast two weeks. And as you said your cervical spine straight then to recover back to its original ... Read More

I am having pinched nerve cervical neck x ray is normal taking pregabalin 50 and myospaz tablet still only 10% result after 5 days of treatment is there any need of further investigation i get hot waves like feeling from legs and hands heavy hands shivering and needle like pain what could be the cause

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U need MRI cervical spine with screening of whole spine. ... Read More

Which specialist should i consult for cervical radiculopathy issue? Either, Sports rehabilitation/Masculo skeletal Physiotheraphist (or) a Neurologist?

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Cervical Radiculopathy needs a Neurosurgeon's advice. But I wish you had elaborated a bit more. Why do you say that it is cervical radiculopathy? You will have to describe the symptoms in detail. We w ... Read More

I have herinated disc in cervical region.. and fell pain almost every day... Doctor advised me to do some exercises.. but it didn't work... now he is telling me to have ultrasound and tems therapy for 14 days... Is this therapy the cure for my problem? Helpp

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If their is radiation then TENS is required as well as ultrasonic therapy to release spasm. U might not get control of your pain in 14 days... U need to do exercises regularly. ... Read More

I have recently been diagnosed with cervical herniated disc and experiencing numbness in the first 3 fingers and arms with much less strength than before. Could this be corrected without needing surgery? Started with neck and shoulder pain and now I experience numbness in the fingers. Due to pain medications i now have very minimal pain in the ne

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You need to get an MRI spine done to get to know the severity of spinal nerve root damage ... Read More

I have serious back pain problem with my left hand joint pain long a lot I checked with a bone specialist he mentioned I have radiculopathy a pain which affects the joints cervical nerves causing tingling and weakening of muscles pls advise me what i should do . I feel a lot of pain everyday while sleeping my spine is paining especially the neck pa

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My mother is suffering from Cervical spondylosis radiculopathy. At present she is being treated with medicine therapy and physiotherapy . Following medicines are being continued at present: TRD MD 50 tablet, Tab carnisure 500, Cap Rablet-D, Tab Mirago 25 mg, Tab Dianorm - M OD (60/500), Tab vizylac rich,, Tab rifigon 550, Tab Maplecal-K2, Tab Zinde

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Keep continue physiotherapy ... Read More

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