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What Causes Headaches And Burning Sensation In The Arms?

Hello , in february I was in a rear end collision and was diagnosed with whiplash. since then I have had an MRI and they have found i have arthritis in my neck and one of my vertebrae have collapsed crushing a nerve. I would like to know whether my symptoms are because of this. I have headaches when I move my head too much, pain in my right shoulder, and down my arm and burning sensations as well. sometimes my neck feels like it is swollen even though it isn t. if these are all because of this what can be done.
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Yes, your symptoms are most probably due to the trauma you had. Cervical cord compression can lead to such symptoms such as neck pain and pain radiating to the arms with altered sensations. If I would have been you're doctor I would advice you to go for a for a fresh MRI scan of cervical spine.

As per your query the condition is definitely treatable with treatment ranging from conservation regime which involves wearing a cervical collar with taking care of posture along with administration of pain killers and drugs for peripheral neuropathy like Gabapentin.

While the surgical treatment involves cervical cord decompression which involves removal of the collapsed disc. If I would have been in your position I would definitely go to a neurosurgeon to have my condition treated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Humaira Naerm, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
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What Causes Headaches And Burning Sensation In The Arms?

Hi, Yes, your symptoms are most probably due to the trauma you had. Cervical cord compression can lead to such symptoms such as neck pain and pain radiating to the arms with altered sensations. If I would have been you re doctor I would advice you to go for a for a fresh MRI scan of cervical spine. As per your query the condition is definitely treatable with treatment ranging from conservation regime which involves wearing a cervical collar with taking care of posture along with administration of pain killers and drugs for peripheral neuropathy like Gabapentin. While the surgical treatment involves cervical cord decompression which involves removal of the collapsed disc. If I would have been in your position I would definitely go to a neurosurgeon to have my condition treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Humaira Naerm, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon