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Sleeplessness, Restless Legs. Taking Tizanidine. History Of Six Neck Injuries, Cervical Discectomies. Remedy?

hi there, I am 50yrs old, female RN and have had 6 neck surgeries, cervical discectomies and fusion fromm C3-7, was put on methadone after a neuro stimulator implant failed to control my pain. Was only on 20 mg dly x 1 yr, but have recently weaned off down to 1.75 mg. I have had a migraine x 23 days now ,was in the ER twice w/ those complaints. also have not slept and have severe restless legs, I am also not taking anything for the pain ,other than Tizanidine 4 mg as needed and tylenol, severe nausea as well. It has been 24 days since my last dose, when will this get better,I am physically and emotionally exhausted and had to take a medical leave from work, please advise. would Requip help w/ the legs,
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Hello ,

thanks for writing to us

I am Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi, I am Orthopaedic surgeon and spine specialist.

I have studied your case.

The cause of frequent problem -this kind of pain is due to compression of nerve because of spinal disc bulge. Nerve compression lead to radiating pain, which aggravated on long time sitting in same particular position.

Exercises-
Do spine extension exercises,lying on your stomach lift leg,then lift only head and chest,do suryanamaskar[sun salutation]
Do stretches and rotation of all joints

Here are my other useful suggestions to you:
Avoid lifting weights
Sit with a support on your back.

Continue spine extension exercises.

If the above do not help, you may need to see a Physiotherapist
Check your vit B12 level and vit D3 level through blood test.

continue analgesic , take inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day

Take care
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Sleeplessness, Restless Legs. Taking Tizanidine. History Of Six Neck Injuries, Cervical Discectomies. Remedy?

Hello , thanks for writing to us I am Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi, I am Orthopaedic surgeon and spine specialist. I have studied your case. The cause of frequent problem -this kind of pain is due to compression of nerve because of spinal disc bulge. Nerve compression lead to radiating pain, which aggravated on long time sitting in same particular position. Exercises- Do spine extension exercises,lying on your stomach lift leg,then lift only head and chest,do suryanamaskar[sun salutation] Do stretches and rotation of all joints Here are my other useful suggestions to you: Avoid lifting weights Sit with a support on your back. Continue spine extension exercises. If the above do not help, you may need to see a Physiotherapist Check your vit B12 level and vit D3 level through blood test. continue analgesic , take inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day Take care