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Suggest Remedy For Neck Condition Caused By Whiplash

Hi there, I m a 53 year old male, non smoker,6 2 , 190 lbs. basicially healthy. sorta fit, low on cardio. I was rear ended in 1994, very bad. got whip lash and all associated trouble. I was in two more within the next year. and two more within the next few years. pulled a groin in one. I have been through a multi discipline clinic in Edmonton; the Gross rehab centre. 8 weeks. 8 hrs. a day. prognosis was myofacial pain syndrome...? I hurt all the time..my shoulders and neck seldom relax... I was hit broadsided in 2012, thought I was OK. Things just progress downhill. I had a slip and fall hard this past February. thumb still hurts! I have serious ring in the ears all the time..I have been told I have serious depression going on. I have been on cipralex 10mgs for 30 day & 20 mg for a month now...neck still won t relax. Help!
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of nerve compression leading to symptoms.
I will advise MRI spine to confirm diagnosis.
persistent pain can be relived by epidural or local injection.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment.
Medication like tryptomer may help you.
If required blood investigation can be done. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Neck Condition Caused By Whiplash

Hello I have read your query. There is possibility of nerve compression leading to symptoms. I will advise MRI spine to confirm diagnosis. persistent pain can be relived by epidural or local injection. Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Medication like tryptomer may help you. If required blood investigation can be done. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.