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What Treatment Is Required For A Pinch Nerve In The Neck?
I have been diagnosed with a pinch nerve in my neck. I have had epidural injections x 3 that did not take. Now I am preparing for nerve conduction test? What does this mean? Also if I have surgery how will this fix the problem. I have been hurting since October.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pinch nerve in the neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like wrong movement or injury . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement , anti inflammatory along with muscle relaxant . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy along with light stertching exercises . For now apply warm compresses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Treatment Is Required For A Pinch Nerve In The Neck?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pinch nerve in the neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like wrong movement or injury . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement , anti inflammatory along with muscle relaxant . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy along with light stertching exercises . For now apply warm compresses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari