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Is Steroids Safe To Treat Cystic Myelopathy?
my son Joey had a bad atv accident june 27, 2015 he had surgery and is now a c5 quad. he went to Craig hospital in Denver for rehab. they have now discovered ( with some loss of want he gained in his arms) systic myelopathy/teetherede cord. They are giving Joey steroids to see if that may reduce swelling. can you please explain this operator and the percentage of recovers?thank you,Selina
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hi,
The cervical spinal problem can be manifested as light headedness..probably the physiotherapy exercises you are doing might be excessive stress (in form of flexion).
Please check with your physiotherapist.Betyer to do the exercises indr guidance of a physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
The cervical spinal problem can be manifested as light headedness..probably the physiotherapy exercises you are doing might be excessive stress (in form of flexion).
Please check with your physiotherapist.Betyer to do the exercises indr guidance of a physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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