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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Cervical Discopathy?

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

Question: Dear Doctor Yesterday at 07 pm i worked out on my treadmill & i did a lot of exertion & my heart rate has reached to 200 then i slept at 12:30 pm . At 01:30 AM i waked up suddenly cause i felt that my right arm has paralyzed , i mean that i couldn't raise it up or move it & a numbness in my left leg & i got panicked that i am in my way to die from a stroke or something more serious . Then after 1 or 2 min i began to move it again but i also began to feel numbness specially in my fingers & till now i still have this numbness feeling & a minor pain in my elbow . For your info : I have been diagnosed with Neck Cervical Spondylosis & Moderate disk protrusion (see attached a copy from the MRI report) I also was sleeping & my arm under the pillow & of course my head is on both of them . 3 months ago & after a long stop from doing exercising i ran the track 2 times then i felt numbed for 3 days in both my hands specially the the small finger & the one beside . Should i be worry ?

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Minor cervical problem Detailed Answer: Hi Mr. I am sorry for your health problem but I can sure that you have nothing to worry! All your symptoms are related to cervical discopathy. You should consult a neurologist, start using a cervical collar and if pain is unsupported start pain killer such us ibuprofen or ketoprofen! I can sure that this are minor problems, nothing to worry. Wish you all the best Best regards Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (2 days later)

Dear dr Sometimes when i am exercising i feel near the triseps muscle in the left arm only something like hot or warm feeling & sometimes burning feeling . Can this be related to my cervical problems as per the MRI report . Pls note that i did some cardio tests to rule out heart problems , i did EKG , Cardio stress test , Echodiagram , blood test & all my results thanks God were normal & great . So do you have any explanation . Thanks

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Just cervical protrusion Detailed Answer: Dear I understand your concern and it is a good thought to take care about your health. You have done all the right examination, those cardio tests exclude an heart problem. Cervical protrusion or discopathia is expressed clinically with your symptoms! I treat my patient with pregabalin and the effect is really good! It is reccomended that patients like you, with minor cervikal problem should avoid physical stress, be careful with exercises! Swiming is the best exercise for your problem! Those burning sensation is a sign of cervical protrusion! Dear put a cervical collar, start pregabalin for pain and burning sensation, avoid difficult exercise and you will be fine! Wishing you good health Sincerely Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (27 minutes later)

I asked you this question cause my protrusion as shown in the report is paracentral & right & my complain is from the left arm ? .Also what about running & the push up exercising is it safe or not ? Thanks & sorry for disturbance

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Paracentral protrusion, left arm symptoms Detailed Answer: Dear I understand that but human body is flexible!That little protrusion central and right can compress the root nerve on the left. It happens so you don't have to worry. It isn't reccomended to do those exercises, the only sport which is reccomended is swiming! Hope i have answered all your questions! Wish you all the best Dr Eris Ranxha

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