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What Causes Total Numbness And Sensory Damage?

I had cervical surgery 9/1/11 with complications 3hr surgery went to 81/2.Nerves were all intwineed and had to be moved from disc? As of now i have total numbness and sensory damage as to cold a.c, touch, both arms from elbow down Extreme pain depending on what I touch or if I walk by a fan, turn a page in a book goes on and on. Keeps getting worse. I take gabapentin as well as morphine. What can I do?
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
How long time has passed from surgery?
You may need EMG –NCV study after proper clinical examination.

Medication like methylcobalamine with pregabalin will help; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
Physiotherapy like TENS may help you .

Also check your vit B12 in your blood.

You can increase dose of gabapentin consulting your doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
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What Causes Total Numbness And Sensory Damage?

Hello, I have studied your case. How long time has passed from surgery? You may need EMG –NCV study after proper clinical examination. Medication like methylcobalamine with pregabalin will help; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Physiotherapy like TENS may help you . Also check your vit B12 in your blood. You can increase dose of gabapentin consulting your doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav