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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Upper Back And Arms

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Posted on Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Question: hello,i am 59 year old height is 6'2" and weight is 118kg. i take Lnblock 5mg.OD,and voglibose 02mg +Metformin 500 2 times a day.i take meds for Gastritis also.since last 7-8 days i am feeling pain on right side of back upper side and pain comes to up to my right nipple and arm,for this i took 4 Inj.of Bigvin B12 and Betnasol,but there is no difference,ortho says its spondilysis, and when i bow my neck it pains in same spot in back.for that he is giving me Prebid Plus 75 OD. and i took 2 inj of voveron also. I put heating pads and apply volini also.pl guide me. Navneet
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are taking ample medicine for your problem; you should get relief in fe

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

You are taking ample medicine for your problem; you should get relief in few days.
You can add physiotherapy simultaneously along with medicine for better relief.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.

Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your arm.
Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.
I will advise MRI cervical spine and EMG-NCV study for detail diagnosis consulting with your doctor.

Another possibility of associated peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes can be considered. This neuropathy can be confirmed by EMG-NCV study.

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.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (53 minutes later)
hello,can i go for CT-SCAN instead of MRI because i am claustrophobic. i will inquire about EMG-NCV test i dont think anyone doing it here.i am in XXXXXXX pl reply.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Go for open MRI

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You can go for open MRI if you are having claustrophobia.

CT scan is not useful.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Upper Back And Arms

Brief Answer: You are taking ample medicine for your problem; you should get relief in fe Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. You are taking ample medicine for your problem; you should get relief in few days. You can add physiotherapy simultaneously along with medicine for better relief. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your arm. Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. I will advise MRI cervical spine and EMG-NCV study for detail diagnosis consulting with your doctor. Another possibility of associated peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes can be considered. This neuropathy can be confirmed by EMG-NCV study. 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.