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Suggest Ways To Rule Out Neuropathic Pain

Posted on Sat, 20 Feb 2016

Question: I'm not sure the Dr is unsure and the results came back normal once again . she is sending me to a nerve specialist as she thinks the pain may be coming from something else also a refferal to a physio therapist .. she said we should just ignore the lump for now .. I'm happy about the refferal's but do you think I should ignore the lump ? isn't it odd they can't so it on imaging ? thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can go for a CT or MRI which will give an exact picture.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query and previous question answer history. Ultrasound and X ray are not so perfect to define the structures properly. A CT or MRI will be helpful to get an exact picture.
As you are referred to a neurologist you can go on with that. He /she may examine and rule out any neuropathic pain and whether caused by the swelling. With the recommendation of neurologist you can go for CT or MRI if necessary. After that FNAC or Biopsy can be done also. After that only we can finalize what it is.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (8 hours later)

thank you .. so you do think I should continue to find out what the lump is ..or just see what the neurologist thinks

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes have to investigate what it is.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

Yes you have to investigate what the lump is exactly. Same time you can go for the neurologist consultation also. Your neurologist may send for a CT or MRI after physical examination also.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (40 hours later)

thank you .. I'm am unsure of how long it could take to see the neurologist .. she sent the refferal but she said it could take a while to get a call for an appointment . I'm aware it could take a while to get an appointment for a CT or MRI also ..should I maybe ask her to refer me so we can get the ball rolling and if the neuro doesn't think I need I can always cancel ?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes in such case you can ask to get an appointment for CT/MRI.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query

In such case you can ask to get an appointment for CT/MRI. You can cancel it if neurologist say you don't need it.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
BN
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Let me know if you have any follow up or further queries.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (6 hours later)

thanks I'll discuss with my dr next time I see her