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Suggest a prognosis for L4 and L5 segments displacement in the spinal cord and right transverse sinus-suggestive thrombosis	2	1	Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Dear doctor , I got admitted into hospital for severe headache and lower back pain.. my MRI report lumber Spinal tells that L4 AND L5 segments displacement in Spinal card and brain MRV contrast tells that filling defects involved in the 1/3 segment of superior saggital sinus and right transverse...

Suggest treatment for severe bilateral neural foraminal stenosis and mild facet arthropathy in L5-S1	2	1	Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Is this serious: L4-L5: Disc bulging and moderate facet arthropathy with ligamentum flavum hypertrophy causes severe central canal stenosis compressing the thecal sac to a diameter of 6-7 mm. Severe bilateral neural foraminal stenosis. L5-S1: Mild facet arthropathy. Severe bilateral neural...

Does a hole on my tailbone require surgery?	2	1	Wed, 29 Nov 2023
I have a tiny hole that came up on my tailbone and they said it appeared to be tunneling. does that usually require surgery? about 30 years ago I had polinodial cysts removed from my tailbone that left a hole 12 inches long, 8 inches deep and 5 and a half inches wide that took over a year to heal...

Is an episode of fits and unconsciousness completely curable?	2	1	Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Hello sir, hope you are fine. My cousin was experiencing fits and unconsciousness for the last one months. doctir r prescribed him medicine named Tab Epival 500mg BD. He has been using this medicines for 15 days and has not experienced any fits or unconsciousness. Please look on MRI report and...

What can I do about constant headache, constant nausea and back pain a week after a spinal tap procedure?	2	1	Wed, 29 Nov 2023
I had a spinal tap 8 days ago testing for meningitis, which was negative. however, the side effects following have been debilitating. I have had a continuous headache and nausea the entire time along with back pain. should I allow more time or go get checked out again?

Suggest treatment for frequent diarrhea, weight loss, bruises on the body, resistant hypertension, dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision and body tremors	2	1	Fri, 3 Nov 2023
4 Hospitalization for Transient Neurological Attacks since Feb 2018. MRI, MRA, EEG, X Ray, Spinal Tap all clear. Symptoms: Diarrhea since Feb (20x s a day), 30 lb weight loss in 3 months, bruising all over body, resistant hypertension (believed to be secondary per cardiologist), dizziness with...

Suggest a safe drug to take for alleviating seizures	2	1	Fri, 3 Nov 2023
I was taking 300 mg twice Dailey. My primary dr found by sodium level at 123 after telling me to stop drinking my excessive water. I could not get my neurologist to call me back Friday so my primary told me to cut my dosage on half now I want to try to get on another drug for my seizures and I’m...

What do I do about degenerative, herniated disk and severe stenosis when I have mylemalimcia?	2	1	Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Diagnosed with. Mylemalimcia C4.5/ c5/6 Degenerative ,herniated disk .severe stenosis Also bilateral neural nerve narrowing Surgery has been recommended Posterior lamenectomy /with fusion Your thoughts And anterior with fusion To remove the compressions Also implants

What should I do about the sinking of facial muscles on one side?	2	1	Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Hi doc. I have two days that my right face has follow down . I can t controll my right side of face. I have visited a neurologist and taken an RMI - RMI was ok. I am on medication on prednizolon , acycoclar, and nemeridin for 3 days. I thinks it is bell,s palsy. What should I do for my falling...

Is it advisable to do gym exercises and workouts about 2 decades after undergoing scoliosis surgery?	2	1	Tue, 3 Oct 2023
Hello sir, I have undergone surgery for scoliosis around 17-19years back nw I m perfectly fine.Nw I m gaining weight so I m planning to go for gym,so is it ok to do exercises for me what type of exercise is more preferable?Does weight gain cause any issues to spinal cord in thi stage

What causes dizziness while standing up after recovering from a previous stroke?	2	1	Tue, 3 Oct 2023
Hi. My mother sometimes has problems with dizziness when she stands up, and sometimes after she has been standing for a long time. She had a stroke a few months ago, but recovered very quickly. The dizziness had been happening long before the stroke, but a speaking problem was the first sign of...

Is hip pain due to sciatic nerve problems?	2	1	Fri, 29 Sep 2023
I am having hip pain which after having read info on line I believe is sciatic nerve. After sitting for an hour or so when I stand to walk there is pain and I limp for a few steps. Pain does not totally disappear,but I am able to walk normally after a few steps. Does this sound like sciatic nerve...

What is the prognosis for stable scoliosis with the convexity pointing the left and the apex at approximately L3?	2	1	Sat, 2 Sep 2023
Stable anterior spinal listhesis at L3-4 of 2 mm, Stable scoliosis with the convexity pointing the left and the apex at approximately L3. There is again lateral subluxation of L2 to the right, Diffuse discogenic degenerative changes. What is the prognosis here and is surgery the only remedy?

What do I do about excruciating pain in the back of my spine after a month s bed rest?	2	1	Sat, 2 Sep 2023
Hi, Last month when I went to the hospital with excruciating pain in the back of my spine, the doctor said that pushed the disc and hit the nerve(IVDP). It has been a month now on bed rest. Now the pain is less. But there is a little pain. What to do next?

Suggest creams, ointments or medication to alleviate back pain and pain due to peripheral neuropathy	2	1	Mon, 21 Aug 2023
Hello, I suffer from back pain and Pherilheal Neuropathy. I can t walk and I m always in pain from my legs. Can you tell me what I can take for the pain. I currently take Hydrocodone 10.325 mg. and Lyrjca75 mg, also Baclofen 10 mg, they don t take my pain away. Is there anything else I can take?...

How should sudden episodes of seizures, violent tremors with foaming at the mouth be diagnosed and treated?	2	1	Mon, 21 Aug 2023
Great grandson has had two seizures within 3 hour of each other/ Taken to hospital by ambulance both times. Both with violent shaking, with like foaming in the mouth and real shallow breathing. Thought he was dead, but then saw movement. Total weakness or out of it. Sent home from hospital after...

What must I do while experiencing symptoms of taroxysmal hemicrania when diagnosed by trigeminal neuralgia?	2	1	Mon, 21 Aug 2023
Hi Iv e been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), with more description of symptoms coming to light...to my pain specialist...he has suggested I also/or suffer from Taroxysmal Hemicrania (TH). Have done some researching, do now notice significant symptom resemblances!! However, I have...

Should I be concerned about an episode of similar sensations that were experienced before getting a mini stroke?	2	1	Mon, 21 Aug 2023
I had a mini stroke last week, I’ve been home for about 4 days. Out of nowhere this evening I began having the same feeling that I had with the stroke so I headed toward the hospital but by the time I got here I began to feel a little better. Should I still get looked at?

Suggest treatment for lumbar spondylitis	9	1	Thu, 3 Aug 2023
hi, i am suffer lumber spondilities, mri show l5-s1 disc effected.vit-d levels 27.3&vitb-12 is 287.9pg/ml previous medicine used gabapin 3oomg3 times with pain killer,now used nurokind plus one tab/day &?cal.sachit used. plz advise best doctor in delhi and medicine suggested for relief for pain

What causes tingling sensation on the arms with dizziness?	12	1	Wed, 2 Aug 2023
my husband has had pins and needles in his left arm today he says that he thinks he has a slight indigestion feeling and he has felt quite dizzy and light headed ... his pulse is normal he is not clammy at all and his palour is normal should he go to get his heart checked at casualty or not ? he...

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