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Suggest Remedy For Neck Pain
i have neck problems..i already had a spinal fusion but my neck pain is worst than ever, so yesterday the top of my right hand went numb and for the last 8 hours i have had a severe tummy ache and a bad back ache.. i am 50 years old, 5 foot 5 and 180 lbs
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
I understand that spinal fusion is getting some spine nerves compressed resulting in your neck pain and back ache. When sleeping or resting for long hours maintain correct posture. Posture can severely affect and cause numbness of limbs or certain parts of the body. It is suggested that you sleep without a pillow (or a small low height pillow if you cannot do without it). Do not strain your spine area where fusion happened and try to keep the area relaxed even when resting or sleeping.
You can take Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS after food to get relieve from pain. You can get clinically examined and get Imaging tests done to rule out cervical spondylosis, OA, etc. Numbness can be indicative of peripheral neuropathy, take vitamin B6, B12 rich food or supplements. Get Nerve conduction tests done to be at the safer side. For tummy ache take antacid or PPI's. Get treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
I understand that spinal fusion is getting some spine nerves compressed resulting in your neck pain and back ache. When sleeping or resting for long hours maintain correct posture. Posture can severely affect and cause numbness of limbs or certain parts of the body. It is suggested that you sleep without a pillow (or a small low height pillow if you cannot do without it). Do not strain your spine area where fusion happened and try to keep the area relaxed even when resting or sleeping.
You can take Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS after food to get relieve from pain. You can get clinically examined and get Imaging tests done to rule out cervical spondylosis, OA, etc. Numbness can be indicative of peripheral neuropathy, take vitamin B6, B12 rich food or supplements. Get Nerve conduction tests done to be at the safer side. For tummy ache take antacid or PPI's. Get treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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