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OT Medical Advice Migraine/Numbness in Arm
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:03 pm
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:03 pm
Hey guys,
Trying to get my wife some relief. She’s been dealing with crazy migraines along with some numbness/loss of strength in her right arm for several months now.
We’ve seen our family doctor along with a neurologist and a pain specialist. She’s had an MRI that showed some bone spurs in her cervical spine along with some disk herniation. She’s had two rounds of epidural steroid injections and has also been taking tramadol for the headaches.
Nothing is giving her relief. We’ve continued consulting with our family doc, and she has an appt with another specialist, but they can’t see her until late March.
We’re willing to travel anywhere in the state if any of you can recommend a good doc or treatment in this space.
TIA
Trying to get my wife some relief. She’s been dealing with crazy migraines along with some numbness/loss of strength in her right arm for several months now.
We’ve seen our family doctor along with a neurologist and a pain specialist. She’s had an MRI that showed some bone spurs in her cervical spine along with some disk herniation. She’s had two rounds of epidural steroid injections and has also been taking tramadol for the headaches.
Nothing is giving her relief. We’ve continued consulting with our family doc, and she has an appt with another specialist, but they can’t see her until late March.
We’re willing to travel anywhere in the state if any of you can recommend a good doc or treatment in this space.
TIA
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Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:03 pm to dpd901
quote:
my wife
Pics?
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:04 pm to dpd901
That sucks. She might need surgery. What's the size of the herniation?
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:06 pm to dpd901
Seems like she needs to see a spine surgeon.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:07 pm to dpd901
PIIHB
Geesh.
Geesh.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:07 pm to RLDSC FAN
quote:
What's the size of the herniation?
I don’t think it’s very large. They didn’t catch it on the first read
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:07 pm to dpd901
honestly, weed
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:08 pm to dpd901
Tramadol is useless and why would they prescribe that for headache?
The epidural steroids provided zero relief? That's odd. Zero?
The epidural steroids provided zero relief? That's odd. Zero?
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:08 pm to dpd901
I also have an injured neck that was causing me a lot of pain and numbness. They gave me gabapentin, and it's been a blessing. I hardly feel any pain. Have her try that.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:09 pm to dpd901
I doubt this works for everyone, but I use to get debilitating migraines. Now when I can tell ones coming, I take a few hits of weed (the devils lettuce ik) and go about my day completely unbothered. Same goes for my MIL. Just something to consider
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:09 pm to dpd901
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:11 pm to dpd901
quote:
She’s had an MRI that showed some bone spurs in her cervical spine along with some disk herniation.
There’s your problem. Might want to meet with an orthopedic doctor as well.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:13 pm to sportsman2582
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my MIL
Pics? I’m old.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:22 pm to dpd901
Try to get appointment with neuromedical. Fautheree. He will give you the best advice.
This post was edited on 2/12/20 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:45 pm to dpd901
Tell her to try a meat only diet for a few weeks
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:47 pm to dpd901
Your spine probably needs decompression.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:50 pm to BobABooey
Neurogist hasn’t referred her to neurosurgeon?I had severe issues with my neck with bone spurs ,horrific pain in my neck with spasms of my trapezius muscle and weakness in my arm.I didn’t have migraines.I took Feldene for 7 years with good relief and then Aleve for several years.Not everyone can take Feldene because it can cause severe gastric distress including bleeding.
I now have no problem with my neck even though neurosurgeon initially told me surgery was in my future.
Also try removing all dairy from her diet.Some Dr.s believe galactose(milk sugar) has inflammatory effects.My brother in law had mild neck pain,he quit dairy and his pain went away.Good luck.
I now have no problem with my neck even though neurosurgeon initially told me surgery was in my future.
Also try removing all dairy from her diet.Some Dr.s believe galactose(milk sugar) has inflammatory effects.My brother in law had mild neck pain,he quit dairy and his pain went away.Good luck.
Posted on 2/12/20 at 5:54 pm to dpd901
Try physical therapy first, you can go directly to a physical therapist without waiting until March
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