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Pins/Needles and Costochondritis
I was diag with Costochondritis 1 yr back (pain in left bottom ribs and upper left back - btw shoulder pad and spine).Was given vit D inj and physio. Since no improvement, tried homeopathy and have since seen improvement. Started going out in the sun more often and also tried losing weight through diet control. Vit D moved from 10 to 30.5. 3 months back i started having pins and needles mostly legs. Then took B12 test (186) and been taking medicines (ropark, renerve inj, gabawin). I continue to have pins every day.
The questions I am seeking help for:
1. How long does it take Pins/needles to go away. I have completed 1 month of medication.
2. Should i worry that i have something bigger (auto-immune disorder, skin cancer etc). What tests can i take to rule these out?
3. Could there be a spinal problem that is causing the costo and pins? Xrays did not show any spinal problem.
4. Taking food seems to relieve me quickly from pins as well as costo. Is there a gastro connection?
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Deep breathing exercises,
Exercises for back and lower limbs
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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1. Normally, if there is some temporary cause for pain, it should start getting relieved in one month.
2. There is a possibility of nerve compression in lower back region which may cause this type of radiating pain. You can get one MRI of lumbosacral spine to rule out the cause.
3. Costo problem and pins problem doesnt seem to be related. X ray won't show anything if there is a neurological cause involved.
4. Food intake is not directly linked to the pain. It may reduce the bloating sensation.
Next Steps
Start with hot fomentation, take analgesic and muscle relaxant tablet, continue vit B12 for now. Get MRI of lumbosacral spine.
Health Tips
Avoid heavy work, avoid sitting down, avoid Indian toilet, avoid forward bending..
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