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Reason For Severe Pain In Neck And Elbows?

I have severe pain in my neck and down to my elbows (almost like tennis elbow in both arms), burning pain between shoulder blade area and right below all across my back. Hurts worse in the evening, but usually there is pain all day. And my muscles feel like they are in spasm all the time. When I lay down at night, it feels like my back won t relax. In the mornings, the pain, tingling, burning is still there. OTC meds don t help much. Some things, like washing dishes, make it worse. I also have indigestion very frequently. For many years, I have had neck problems, which the chiropractor said involved C3 and I have been told I have a military neck . The problem now seems to be getting worse with sciatica which is affecting my knees right down to my Achilles tendons. What could this be? And what type of doctor do I need to see?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your knee and achillis.


I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

You may need to consult orthopaedic surgeon.

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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Reason For Severe Pain In Neck And Elbows?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your knee and achillis. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. You may need to consult orthopaedic surgeon. 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. Wishing you good health. Take care.