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Question: I am having extreme back spasms, Lumbar, thoracic and Cervical. This morning took hot shower, put on tens unit- lumbar and cervical. Pain is radiating to: R LEG. FRONT, SIDE OF CHEST, I have seen numerous Drs:orthopedic, PCPs, hold on getting dizzy
Told PMS, " I am currently doing stretchingAdvised by Pain Management Specialist:
Currently doing stretching, yoga exercises, as just now just attempted to do stretching and pain has increased.
Had brain meningioma removal 7/20/15
Minimal evasive lumbar surgery (laminectomy, rhizotomy, shaving of discs Lumbar area-2/2012
Told PMS, " I am currently doing stretchingAdvised by Pain Management Specialist:
Currently doing stretching, yoga exercises, as just now just attempted to do stretching and pain has increased.
Had brain meningioma removal 7/20/15
Minimal evasive lumbar surgery (laminectomy, rhizotomy, shaving of discs Lumbar area-2/2012
Brief Answer:
Be patient , maintain physiotherapy and stretching exercises , B12 supplements will be helpful .
Hope you feel better soon i think you may have a sort of failed back syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
I hope you feel better soon , it seems you had nerve compression to long ago , from your given history you seem to be a hypertensive patient , done physiotherapy , spinal straightening exercises and even yoga and pain medications .
At first you have to stabilize your cardiac conditions , maintain physical and straightening exercises , avoid heavy lifting , over weighing , bad sleeping or sitting postures and vigorous movements .
In my opinion you may have a failed back syndrome which means that your past neurological interventions like what you have mentioned before laminectomy or dissectomy have failed and thus not curing your nerve compression but increases your pain instead . such surgeries need a new correction surgery .
I do not think that further medication will help you especially with your daily hypertensive medications . physiotherapy sessions with a good chiropractor and stretching exercises will be more effective . you may add B12 supplements , muscle relaxants will help .
I personally recommend a new MRI scan on your spine and follow them up with a neurosurgeon for proper evaluation and management . but be patient such cases may be hard to permanently cure and reach a good physical condition that does not interfere with your daily activities .
Try to send me your MRI reports for proper diagnosis .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Be patient , maintain physiotherapy and stretching exercises , B12 supplements will be helpful .
Hope you feel better soon i think you may have a sort of failed back syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..
I hope you feel better soon , it seems you had nerve compression to long ago , from your given history you seem to be a hypertensive patient , done physiotherapy , spinal straightening exercises and even yoga and pain medications .
At first you have to stabilize your cardiac conditions , maintain physical and straightening exercises , avoid heavy lifting , over weighing , bad sleeping or sitting postures and vigorous movements .
In my opinion you may have a failed back syndrome which means that your past neurological interventions like what you have mentioned before laminectomy or dissectomy have failed and thus not curing your nerve compression but increases your pain instead . such surgeries need a new correction surgery .
I do not think that further medication will help you especially with your daily hypertensive medications . physiotherapy sessions with a good chiropractor and stretching exercises will be more effective . you may add B12 supplements , muscle relaxants will help .
I personally recommend a new MRI scan on your spine and follow them up with a neurosurgeon for proper evaluation and management . but be patient such cases may be hard to permanently cure and reach a good physical condition that does not interfere with your daily activities .
Try to send me your MRI reports for proper diagnosis .
Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I will try and get reports of MRI's I have to say though, I just recently started seeing this new pain management Dr and he has a very good nature to him. I am going to take your advice and also my pain dr's advice also. Hopefully and with God's grace I will improve. Does this site allow for attachments as I see no options on this page?
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Brief Answer:
do not worry this site is allowed to send reports Xrays and any kind of attachments
Detailed Answer:
do not worry this site is allowed to send reports Xrays and any kind of attachments
do not worry this site is allowed to send reports Xrays and any kind of attachments
Detailed Answer:
do not worry this site is allowed to send reports Xrays and any kind of attachments
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I understand you can but how do I send attachments?
Brief Answer:
Please the upload link given on the upper right side.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You may either use the upload link given on the upper right hand side to send your attachments. Or you may also send a mail to YYYY@YYYY with attention to Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan. I will be able to view the attachments as it will be directed to my mail, and will get back.
Kindly revert back with your uploads.
Regards
Please the upload link given on the upper right side.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You may either use the upload link given on the upper right hand side to send your attachments. Or you may also send a mail to YYYY@YYYY with attention to Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan. I will be able to view the attachments as it will be directed to my mail, and will get back.
Kindly revert back with your uploads.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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