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Will Taking Prednisone Be Safe For Collapsed Neck Vertebrae?
I was diagnosed with a collapsed neck vertebrae and I have pains in my left arms and in my left back shoulder. My doctor prescribed predniSONE and I have been taking them but the pain is still so intense. I also use heating back to relieve the pain, and currently wearing a neck brace. Anything you can advise to help with the pain? Thank you.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Hi,
A collapsed neck vertebrae needs to be operated to relieve compression and associated neck muscle spasm. Conservative treatment with medicines won't provide a permanent relief.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
A collapsed neck vertebrae needs to be operated to relieve compression and associated neck muscle spasm. Conservative treatment with medicines won't provide a permanent relief.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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