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What Causes Severe Pain In The Neck And Shoulders?

Hi! my name is Julie at present I have very bad neck pain but it is not only in my neck it is across my shoulders and down my spine I am going to see a neurosurgeon but have to wait for the appointment to come up as I am on a waiting list but this pain is aggressive I also get pain in my left arm and it radiates down into my fingers and 3 of my fingers go numb and I cannot move them I cannot afford a consult fee at this time I am sorry to waste your time
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights.
Continue your Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief.
You can do MRI spine and send me reports so that I can help you better.

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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What Causes Severe Pain In The Neck And Shoulders?

Hello, I have studied your case. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. Continue your Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. If nerve compression becomes symptomatically severe then surgical decompression will give permanent relief. You can do MRI spine and send me reports so that I can help you better. 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.