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Cervical and lumbar disc prolapse.
I have both neck pain with tingling and numbness in my right hand and leg pain in both limbs. All my hobbies are gone and I get pain even if I walk. Can it be managed without surgery? Will I ever be able to get back to the gym? I'm attaching my MRI report here.
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As of now surgery not needed, it can be managed with medication and physiotherapy
Its a matter of time, With proper physiotherapy and precautions u can get back to your routine life and u can do your gym activities too
Next Steps
avoid heavyweight lifting, jerks to back
apply hot fomentation twice daily for 15 mins
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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.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for neck and shoulders and back.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.) & see 'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'.
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--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)
DMC 3624
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Non surgical treatment
You can able to get gym
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Initially u take medication and Physio therapy and change daily life style since canal diameter maintain so no requirement of surgery
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Dr. Yallappa Herakal
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bagalkot
Can treater conservatively if no neurological deficits
Start with medications
Tab Zerodol TH max 8mg (1-0-1) 15 After Food
Tab Pan 40mg(1-0-0) 7 before food
Tab Nervigen NP(0-0-1)15 After food during bedtime
Tab Ultracet semi(0-1-0)7 after food
Diclofenac gel local application
Cervical soft collor till pain reduces
Physiotherapy
Cervical -SWD and TENS for 5 days
Lumbar SWD for 5 days
With Cervical and lumbar muscle strengthening exercises
Next Steps
Avoid Heavy weight lifting
Continuous Mobile use
Health Tips
Consult near by orthopaedician or neurosurgeon if symptoms worsens
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