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What Causes Pinched Nerve In Neck?

My husband woke up on Friday with a pinched nerve in the left side of his neck. It s caused muscle spasms in his neck and shoulder on and off for a few days. Today, he is experiencing the right side of his face twitch, when he speaks the right side of his mouth is not moving well, his right eye has been lazy and he is beginning to have a hard time swallowing. Could this be related to the pinched nerve or is this something completely different? Does he need to seek immediate medical help?
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is tingling numbness and pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalamin medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Pinched Nerve In Neck?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is tingling numbness and pain associated with it. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalamin medication can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care