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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Neck
Question: i have severe neck pain in back shooting pain in my shoulder down to a burning bicep shooting down my arm inside elbow resulting in tingling and numbness in my right hand.i don't know which kind of dr. to pick
what kind of specialist do i see? do i go to a chiropractor? how do i allleviate the pain since every Dr. treats everyone like a drug seeker. i cannnot sleep because i CANNOT FIND A COMFORTABLE POSITION
what kind of specialist do i see? do i go to a chiropractor? how do i allleviate the pain since every Dr. treats everyone like a drug seeker. i cannnot sleep because i CANNOT FIND A COMFORTABLE POSITION
Brief Answer:
Spine specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
This kind of pain and distribution is most likely caused by a pinched nerve in neck.
To confirm that it is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist or spine Specialist and to have done imaging studies such MRI of your cervical spine.
Treatment depends on the diagnosis, the degree of the condition and may require initially NSAID drugs, painkillers, warm procedures on neck, physical therapy ( cervical traction procedures ).
In some cases when these treatment modalities fail to improve symptoms, decompressesive spine surgery may be necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Spine specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
This kind of pain and distribution is most likely caused by a pinched nerve in neck.
To confirm that it is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist or spine Specialist and to have done imaging studies such MRI of your cervical spine.
Treatment depends on the diagnosis, the degree of the condition and may require initially NSAID drugs, painkillers, warm procedures on neck, physical therapy ( cervical traction procedures ).
In some cases when these treatment modalities fail to improve symptoms, decompressesive spine surgery may be necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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