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Is Stiffness In Feet And Hands Related To Spinal Problem?
Hi every morning my feet and hands are so stiff and tight. I can barely walk my first few steps then it gets better. My joints hurt and thigh muscles are burning. I had blood work done and they said it isnt arthritis. I have a lot of spinal problems could this be a result of that?
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Hi ,Yes stlffnes in hands and feet may be due to cervical and dorsal myelopathy but is persistent and does not improve after walking.
In your case it goes better after walking few steps .
You need work up for this -
MRI whole spine scrrening
Investigations for hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia
Investigations for Ankylosing spondylitis .
In your case it goes better after walking few steps .
You need work up for this -
MRI whole spine scrrening
Investigations for hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia
Investigations for Ankylosing spondylitis .
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