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Suggest Treatment For Stenosis Of The Spine

I had a heart attack on dec 2 and I also have lost 90 percent of my strength in my right hand with my left hand almost completley useless paralyzed. They said I have stenosis of the spine, degenertive. O.k. ! So what can I do know? My right hand is so "weak" that I can't turn a key in my car door lock! Also driving my car right now is "out of the question" and I live in So. Calif.....! The nuero surgeons I talked to in the hospital didn't, offer much other than telling me I had stenosis! I am starting accupunter tomorrow with no big hopes other than maybe a little improvement with my hands, I don't think the Nuero Surgeons want to help me as far surgery? Too risky maybe?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hi and thanks for the query,
Treatment depends mainly on intensity of clinical symptoms, like pain and weakness and also on the availability of neurosurgical care. An MRI might be useful in ascertaining the intensity of the symptoms. Treatment could range from analgesics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, steroids both systemic and infiltrations and surgery. A neurosurgical opinion for follow up could be most helpful. Kind regards
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Suggest Treatment For Stenosis Of The Spine

Hi and thanks for the query, Treatment depends mainly on intensity of clinical symptoms, like pain and weakness and also on the availability of neurosurgical care. An MRI might be useful in ascertaining the intensity of the symptoms. Treatment could range from analgesics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, steroids both systemic and infiltrations and surgery. A neurosurgical opinion for follow up could be most helpful. Kind regards