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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Numbness In The Fingers
I have had severe pain in my l-arm with numb ness,stabbing. my index finger-thumb have been numb (like I ve had a novacaine shot for almost a month now. I have been to my Dr. and to pain management where I received an injection. The pain has been bare able now but the numbness in my hand/finger is still constant. I did have an MRI and was notified my Primary that my Degeneration of my disk has worsen but there is a new buldging disk (I believe he said T6 or L6 that is pressing on the nerve) What treatment would you recommend
Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at cervical spine level.
For further assessment you may require MRI neck and nerve conduction studies after consultation.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Do regular physical therapy.
You may require Pregabalin after consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at cervical spine level.
For further assessment you may require MRI neck and nerve conduction studies after consultation.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Do regular physical therapy.
You may require Pregabalin after consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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