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How To Treat Degenerated Discs?
hello, i have many degenerated discs, and a cat scan indicated 13 slightly bulging ones.
Historically my hands have been numb, fingers tingly. predominately the last 2 fingers. At times my whole hand especially my left thumb is involved.
This weekend, the last 3 fingers on my right hand were particularly numb, and huper-sensitive to cold
Historically my hands have been numb, fingers tingly. predominately the last 2 fingers. At times my whole hand especially my left thumb is involved.
This weekend, the last 3 fingers on my right hand were particularly numb, and huper-sensitive to cold
Fri, 23 May 2014
Hello,
I have studied your case and reports with diligence.
As per your MRI report there is severe degenerative changes in whole lumbar spine with disc space reduction.
At old there can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and facet joint arthritis, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain.
Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.
You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case you need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
If there is large disc bulge then you may need surgical decompression.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case and reports with diligence.
As per your MRI report there is severe degenerative changes in whole lumbar spine with disc space reduction.
At old there can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and facet joint arthritis, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain.
Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
And also check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.
You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case you need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.
If there is large disc bulge then you may need surgical decompression.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.
Take care
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