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Suggest Treatment For Disc Prolapse And Nerve Compression
Question: Hi,
I am XXXXXX. I am suffering from back pain ,and shoulder pain from last three month. Dr.s told me to get MRI, the MRI findings are:
1. Partial loss of normal lordotic curvatureof the cervical spine.
2.Minimal diffuse disc bulge atb C4-C5 and C5-C6 level causing effect of ventral thecal sac.No significant compromise of neural foramina or nay nerve root compression seen.
Dr. prescribe me to take these medicines:
1.Pregabalin 75mg
2.Ketorol dt
3.Tryptomer 10mg
4. Pentocid dsr
But , There is no relief in pain. Can you please suggest me something?
I am XXXXXX. I am suffering from back pain ,and shoulder pain from last three month. Dr.s told me to get MRI, the MRI findings are:
1. Partial loss of normal lordotic curvatureof the cervical spine.
2.Minimal diffuse disc bulge atb C4-C5 and C5-C6 level causing effect of ventral thecal sac.No significant compromise of neural foramina or nay nerve root compression seen.
Dr. prescribe me to take these medicines:
1.Pregabalin 75mg
2.Ketorol dt
3.Tryptomer 10mg
4. Pentocid dsr
But , There is no relief in pain. Can you please suggest me something?
Brief Answer:
You need to take physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having disc prolapse and nerve compression. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Avoid keeping neck in same position for long time like watching TV or using laptop,
2.Intermittent cervical traction exercises.
3.Avoid using very high pillow. Avoid using driving or any jerky activity.
4.I would recommend you tablet Pregabalin M .This also has vitamin B12. Which is useful for nerve healing.
I hope these steps will help you. You can use Medrol tablet if pain is unbearable.
Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
You need to take physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having disc prolapse and nerve compression. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Avoid keeping neck in same position for long time like watching TV or using laptop,
2.Intermittent cervical traction exercises.
3.Avoid using very high pillow. Avoid using driving or any jerky activity.
4.I would recommend you tablet Pregabalin M .This also has vitamin B12. Which is useful for nerve healing.
I hope these steps will help you. You can use Medrol tablet if pain is unbearable.
Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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