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Cervical radiculopathy
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 belt?
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1.) Kindly provide the duration of your complaints
2.) Any History of Severe stress to Your Neck in the Recent days or Past
3.) Occupational History , Like Type of Your work
4.) Whether symptoms are continuous or Increased with specific posture or work
5.) If Possible , A basic Investigation i.e., Antero-Posterior and Lateral views of Cervical Spine x-ray
Health Tips
A cervical Collar can be used to temporarily immobilise cervical spine and reduce pain , But a minimal investigation work up is needed to treat the actual cause , rather than just using medications for symptomatic relief..!!
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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 collar ( You should wear this at all the times, she is not lying on bed)
Do this for 5 days
You should totally abstain from any neck bending activities. No pillow should be used. Mobile phone should be totally withdrawn (((for few days))), even for taking calls.
Next Steps
Get your MRI cervical spine done and review.
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Take some muscle relaxants and pain killers for 3 days.
Take vitamin b12 tablets daily for a month
Consult for details and in case of no relief
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