Pain from the neck to limb due to nerve compression - Online Doctor Chats
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User : Hi
User : Hello Doctor the link got dropped...
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Let me explain to you.
Doctor : The messages given on the internet are for information alone.
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Doctor : Since you do not have absolute loss of sensation, no motor weakness of the muscle,
Doctor : and normal MRI scans, it' s unlikely that your symptom is associated with a nerve compression.
Doctor : Moreover nerve compression present as radiating pain - pain radiating from the neck down the limb.
Doctor : Again, similar symptoms can be worsened by stress factors too.
User : ok
Doctor : So I agree with your neurologist, that nerve conduction and EMG test can be performed if your symptoms are persisting /getting aggravated.
User : is a vibration like a pain?
Doctor : Suggest you to use multivitamin supplements, proper sleep and relaxation techniques.
User : an internal vibration, which can't be flet outside if someone held my hand?
Doctor : No vibration is not similar to pain?
User : then is it weakness of nerves?
Doctor : As i had mentioned to you in our first chat,
Doctor : symptoms of tingling sensation, numbness of the left thumb and index finger are probably related to neck spondylosis/nerve compressions.
User : ok
Doctor : The other symptoms that you report, vibration on one half of the body are probably somatic symptoms secondary to stressors, probably post traumatic stress.
User : ok
Doctor : If a nerve weakness or nerve compressions are involved, you can have worsening of the left thumb and index finger - worsening of sensation, develop weakness of muscles,
User : ok
Doctor : where in treatment in the form of vitamin supplements, antiinflammatory medications and if necessary steroids may have to be used.
User : ok
Doctor : Again, the possibility that you will need all these are low provided you indulge in good rest, regular diet and relaxation techniques.
User : ok
Doctor : As your neurologist suggested, wait for few days, practice lifestyle modification which include regular sleep and relaxation techniques such as yoga (avoid neck exercises) and meditation
User : ok
Doctor : If symptoms persist - go ahead and get the tests done.
User : fine
Doctor : Further course of treatment will be decided based on the Nerve conduction and EMG test reports.
User : ok
Doctor : Further treatment would be mostly medical treatment and not surgical.
User : ok
Doctor : Doctors may treat you with antiinflammatory medications, vitamin supplements, steroids and antianxiety pills.
Doctor : if they do not work again, you may need neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment.
User : fine doctor, i follow this...
Doctor : Since all these are step wise procedure
Doctor : My suggestion to you currently is not to worry about the future.
Doctor : You seem to be doing fine, as you do not have pain, absolute loss of sensation or the weakness.
Doctor : Good diet, regular sleep and relaxation techniques are the most essential now.
User : Ok, I realize that as of the assessments so far, the thrid step is a rather long shot with extremely low probability, if at all any...
Doctor : Internet informations can be scary,
Doctor : so do not fall prey to them.
User : Fine, I will follow your plan and will wait and watch for a couple of weeks to start with, and not surf anymore on the net on this subject...
Doctor : This can lead to aggravation of the symptoms.
User : ok
Doctor : That will make things improve faster.
Doctor : Hope it is clear now.
Doctor : Do you have any other query?
User : Yes, as always, much appreciate your help.
User : Thank you for your time and advise and good bye!
Doctor : It's my pleasure in helping you.
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me.
Doctor : Have a nice day!!
Doctor : Bye for now.
User : Thank you and same to you!
Doctor : I shall send you any new information that I get to your email id as and when necessary.
Doctor : Thanks again.
User : ok
Doctor : Bye for now.
User : Bye
User : Hello Doctor the link got dropped...
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Let me explain to you.
Doctor : The messages given on the internet are for information alone.
User : ok
Doctor : Since you do not have absolute loss of sensation, no motor weakness of the muscle,
Doctor : and normal MRI scans, it' s unlikely that your symptom is associated with a nerve compression.
Doctor : Moreover nerve compression present as radiating pain - pain radiating from the neck down the limb.
Doctor : Again, similar symptoms can be worsened by stress factors too.
User : ok
Doctor : So I agree with your neurologist, that nerve conduction and EMG test can be performed if your symptoms are persisting /getting aggravated.
User : is a vibration like a pain?
Doctor : Suggest you to use multivitamin supplements, proper sleep and relaxation techniques.
User : an internal vibration, which can't be flet outside if someone held my hand?
Doctor : No vibration is not similar to pain?
User : then is it weakness of nerves?
Doctor : As i had mentioned to you in our first chat,
Doctor : symptoms of tingling sensation, numbness of the left thumb and index finger are probably related to neck spondylosis/nerve compressions.
User : ok
Doctor : The other symptoms that you report, vibration on one half of the body are probably somatic symptoms secondary to stressors, probably post traumatic stress.
User : ok
Doctor : If a nerve weakness or nerve compressions are involved, you can have worsening of the left thumb and index finger - worsening of sensation, develop weakness of muscles,
User : ok
Doctor : where in treatment in the form of vitamin supplements, antiinflammatory medications and if necessary steroids may have to be used.
User : ok
Doctor : Again, the possibility that you will need all these are low provided you indulge in good rest, regular diet and relaxation techniques.
User : ok
Doctor : As your neurologist suggested, wait for few days, practice lifestyle modification which include regular sleep and relaxation techniques such as yoga (avoid neck exercises) and meditation
User : ok
Doctor : If symptoms persist - go ahead and get the tests done.
User : fine
Doctor : Further course of treatment will be decided based on the Nerve conduction and EMG test reports.
User : ok
Doctor : Further treatment would be mostly medical treatment and not surgical.
User : ok
Doctor : Doctors may treat you with antiinflammatory medications, vitamin supplements, steroids and antianxiety pills.
Doctor : if they do not work again, you may need neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment.
User : fine doctor, i follow this...
Doctor : Since all these are step wise procedure
Doctor : My suggestion to you currently is not to worry about the future.
Doctor : You seem to be doing fine, as you do not have pain, absolute loss of sensation or the weakness.
Doctor : Good diet, regular sleep and relaxation techniques are the most essential now.
User : Ok, I realize that as of the assessments so far, the thrid step is a rather long shot with extremely low probability, if at all any...
Doctor : Internet informations can be scary,
Doctor : so do not fall prey to them.
User : Fine, I will follow your plan and will wait and watch for a couple of weeks to start with, and not surf anymore on the net on this subject...
Doctor : This can lead to aggravation of the symptoms.
User : ok
Doctor : That will make things improve faster.
Doctor : Hope it is clear now.
Doctor : Do you have any other query?
User : Yes, as always, much appreciate your help.
User : Thank you for your time and advise and good bye!
Doctor : It's my pleasure in helping you.
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me.
Doctor : Have a nice day!!
Doctor : Bye for now.
User : Thank you and same to you!
Doctor : I shall send you any new information that I get to your email id as and when necessary.
Doctor : Thanks again.
User : ok
Doctor : Bye for now.
User : Bye
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