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Cervical pain since 1 month
Its been 1month suffering from pain in shoulder back,triceps and neck .Done all medicine and MRI foundC7 disc protrusions compression cord.Did physiotherapy and home exercise found pain relived but not full as triceps pain is gone but slight pain on shoulder neck line doctor suggested to do surgery or epidural injection
1.Want know how safe is epidural injection ?and
2.Can i perform gym workouts with taking precaution of neck? and heavy weight?
3. While rotating shoulder front bone noise come is it normal in cervical pain case?
Thanks in Advance
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail.
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Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold air.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for neck and shoulders.
--.(Take help of a physiotherapist).
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Consult neurosurgeon if the disc protrusion is large , go for surgery .
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Cervical epidural injection can reduce the inflammation around the nerve root which can alleviate your pain. In the hands of a properly trained interventional pain physician who follows reputed guidelines epidural injection is very safe.
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