Spine Problems

I am feeling heavy headed, drowsiness and I am not able to do my daily job. An MRI was taken recently for my brain and spine for cervical spondolosis and all reports are normal. I am diabetic with high bp, and hypothyroidism and have those problems in control. My age is 57. Recently I have undergone treatment for a cataract in my right eye. Please suggest me a suitable treatment and what type of doctor should be consulted.

I had a hemangiopericytoma removed from my cervical spine about 6 years ago and have had nothing but problems since. I can barely move my neck, have terrible cervical headaches (occipital mainly) and cannot find relief. I have tried the gamut of pain meds, nerve pills and muscle relaxers, with no success. Tried all the therapies, alternative options and am at "my wits end". I am on Gabapentin currently and cannot stand the weight gain, dumb feeling and irritability. HELP?!!! ## I am so very sorry about how miserable you are, that's terrible. Are you seeing a specialist, such as a pain management specialist? In some cases like yours a spinal stimulator, or implanted drug infusion machines might help, according to the NIH and many will try them, once other options have been ex...

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Greetings everyone. I desperately need your help. I have had back problems for a long time my spine has a curvature and I think a slipt disc or two. I've tried everything from flexeril to soma and the only thing that helps my pain and extreme insomina is 30 or even 10 mg oxys. I dont have all or any documentation to prove this so I am asking you guys amd girl living in NORTH NJ OR NYC please let me know of a liberal doctor that i can work with because I can't sleep without the 30 mg or 10 mg.. It would be so much help for me and i promise to do what I can to do something for you for thanking you for your favor... I am desperate please i only have one bottle of percocets 5mg left please help.... I usually pay cash so money isnt a huge issue as long as i can get wat i need during ...

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Problems are:- 1) tingling in hands while on cycling and stiffness in my foot, chronic spondylosis in shoulder and spine. 2) Slight increase in B.P. 3) Sleeplessness. Medicine taken:- 1) S-nerve (pregabalin & mecobalamin) 2) Concor AM 5 3) Revotril 0.5mg My first two problems are now controlled but I can not sleep without taking Revotril. Kindly guide me as to whether it would be dangerous by habituating this medicine. ## Hi Ranjit, Based on your description, it's difficult to say whether or not your line up of medications is really safe to take habitually for the long run. However, if you find that they are actually helping your condition and not causing any bothersome side effects... then in my opinion, you should weight out the pros and cons using your own best judgement and ...

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HI I live in Phx Az I have had serious sciatic nerve problems sence my young teens the pain is awful I have had Mri done needel in my spine Shocking my nerve everything you name it but they neverd calld back after my last Mri , Right side of right leg is fully numb I cant feel that side of the leg & I feel the feeling sometimes on the left leg now Iv tryd oxys couple times at first but neverd payd attention did help tho, does anyone have a clinic or doc who will prescribe the weaker ones? ## Hello, Jose! How are you? You usually wouldn't get such results over the phone. You've usually got to in for an appointment to see the doctor that ordered the MRI to get the results. Any doctor you see is going to want results from an MRI, so your best bet would be to return to the docto...

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How long does the medication take to actually help pain as doctors suspect I suffer with never problems from the top of the spine to the scalp. Tonight will be my second dose of just 1 x 10mg tablet and after two weeks ill take two every night. ## Hello, Bammie! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the pain that you're suffering. This contains the active ingredient Amitriptyline, which is a tricyclic antidepressant and these medications usually take about 4 to 6 weeks to reach their full level of efficacy in your body. Learn more Amitriptyline details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and weight changes. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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i am 32. and suffering from numbness of some parts of body,like top of the feet leg nee joints,shoulders,small fingers in both the hands ,weakness, problems. I dont know why my Spine Specialist prescribed me these: My Serum B12 level was in 311& I have been prescribed Nuroday 1500. I have been taken for one month I felt better strength in both the hands (I have been completed 4 months with Nuroday+ Methylcobalamin injection 5nos , My Serum B12 level is 790) but the numbness, finger weaknesses are also continuing at present days. How can I get re-leaf from this problems. Still I am unable to do my writing works and I feel very tiredness in my left hand. Can I continue Nuroday and how many months. I will be affect mu kidney is't it?. Please write me how to improve my physical stre...

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## I am having problems when I started taking this drug,now that i am off it it has left severe back problem in which i need help out of bed every morning. ## The problem could actually be caused by your stopping the drug abruptly. Since it reduces inflammation, it might have been reducing it in an area of your spine where you have damage or swelling and then by stopping it, your body is unprepared to regulate that condition on its on, kind of a withdrawal effect, and the pain and inflammation has gotten worse. I would recommend speaking to your doctor so they can check out the problem and see exactly what is causing it.

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Prescribed to me by my doctor for back pain, will it help? ## should i take zerodol if i have any stomach problems ## indications for zerodol cr tablets ## should i go on taking zerodol after 7 months?my MRI cervical spine .findings;appearances are suggestive of left disc extrusion impairing the cord laterally. ## Slipped and fell on a wet floor, prescribed Ibroprofen, cataflam, then scutamil, afterwards it was nyse and sirdulaud then psyotheraphy I stopped theraphy because I was always in pain and didn't seem like anything was helping then mydocalm, then tylenol with codein.I have just being prescribed Beserol and Zerodol and I want to be sure if all this is doing more harm or good. By the way I did hysterectomy surgery in July 2011 the fall was September 2010 after the operation t...

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After epidural injections for pain in my spine/neck, I experienced extreme reactions to fentanyl anesthetic while in the post op. recovery room but the medical staff had no idea what to do or even the equipment to do it with. The medical staff seemed utterly helpless and suspected I had heart problems or some other "mysterious" condition and wanted me to go see my regular doctor or go to an emergency room RIGHT AWAY! I did go to my regular doctor who said I was just having a drug reaction (it was already wearing off) and I should not be given that drug again. I have since researched Fentanyl anesthetic and it's side effects-complications and every one of my symptoms is mentioned in the medical literature up to and including the possible Fentanyl antagonist that the surgical ...

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Hello I'm in need of a doctor in Virginia willing to write my pain meds recommended by or from doctors at UVA pain management. Also I have my spine xrays mris all my diagnosed problems also my list of meds from pharmacy. I can do it with insurance but if they don't take it an can afford to go monthly or every 3months is how my other doctor had me. he's retiring and this new lady does not want to write them. I have alot of legitimate reasons to be on them. I'm no junkie I just need a doctor that will help me an understand, not judge me like most always have. plz anyone with any information on a doctor from Lynchburg Virginia Bedford Virginia to Charlottesville Virginia or whatever plz post back and let me know. I know its family doctors that will write them out there and ...

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Hi, I wanted to ask if any of you have had any success or made worse having steroid epidural shots? I had one 8 weeks ago for the first time. I don't have major spine problems but did get thrown out of a car in a wreck. My dx is lupus, hernia, lymphadenopathy with B symptoms, and my foot is numb. Lupus has an entire list of symptoms so I won't engage on that. I'm trying to explain the best of my ability how I feel after my first inj. I have pain at times like it's heart attack symptoms, I have fluid retention, it hurts to move my neck, it hurts to walk and I've currently been unable to run our company in the last 3 weeks. I am so much more weaker too. I know this was to help joint pain but I feel it's set off more problems than I bargained for. Also prior to the ...

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I am looking for a replacement for my doctor that will prescribe pain medication. I was in a near fatal mva fractured my spine, among other things and have been in constant pain in my lower back and pelvis. I have been seeing a doctor for several years who has had no problems giving me 120 norco a month, but now he is retiring. He has no suggestions for me, I am in central cal. I could go anywhere from bay area to sacramento, to fresno..LA would be too far. does anyone hsa info from this area? i would greatly appreciate. I am so worried.... ## Hi cathy, I may not have a doctor I can refer you to, but I can provide you with a couple links that may be of service to you in locating pain management doctors within your general area. All you have to do is input your city or zip code for narro...

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My best friend, who introduced me to her surgeon that performed my 360 fusion, was recently forced to return to PM due to pain from numerous back problems including but not limited to Bone spurs, bulging discs, curvature of the spine and more..., Her PM clinic is about an hour away from mine. Anyhow, he had her on Oxycodone 15 MG IR 4 times a day and he recently added Oxycontin 30mg ER twice a day due to her not having much relief from just the 15 mg pills. It made all the difference in her level of pain and I had my friend back :) When she went to fill at the pharmacy (CVS) she has always used due to them being next door to the clinic, she was told she would have to go to a pharmacy in her county (next exit down) as could no longer fill for her out of county (we are in TN and first we ...

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I've been suffering from chronic pain issues since 2006. I recently started going to a new clinic since January of this year. I have fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, neck issue's, spine problems that start from my neck down my upper middle and lower spine, nerve damage in my left arm that starts from my neck down my upper arm and in the hands & fingers. The pain is horrible and never goes away, this includes my entire body, along with insomnia, depression, anxiety, RA, arthritis, carpal tunnel and from time to time it causes shooting pain in my legs. Also for my anxiety I get 90 clonazep g and methacarbamol for back spasms. So far this regime seems to help but 6 dilaudid a day along with 1 30mg oxycontin and 1 kadian are barely getting me through the month. I ...

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Taking bystolic and my body is becoming more and more stiff. I now have trouble bending and straightening my spine. I'm walking hunched over. Anyone else have this experience on bystolic ## I didn't experience it with Bystolic, but I did have one blood pressure medication that caused very similar problems for me, it made me so miserable that I had to stop taking it. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dry cough as listed by the FDA. There is, however, no reason to remain miserable. Please see your doctor, there are other medications you can try. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for reply. I will follow up on this with my doctor.

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In Tijuana today I had 2 teeth pulled. They prescribed Mavidol Ketorolaco for 5 days. I already take Vicodain for pain in my lower back where surgery went wrong and now have bone against spine. Is there any problems using both pain medicines> ## Hello, Gwen! How are you? The Ketorolac is just a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. There are no interactions listed between it and the Vicodin, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. It can also increase the risk of bleeding, so there are some risks to taking it after extractions. However, you might not need both, the Vicodin might do well for alleviating the pain from the extractions. It's actually what many dentists offices prescribe for that. This is a nar...

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i have dice,problems an siatic,,i think thay are good to sleep ,,but on a high dose,,7.5. ## Hi mando, Cyclobenzaprine is a pretty potent muscle relaxant and works by blocking pain sensations, so I can certainly see how it helps you get a good nights rest. Are you currently taking anything else with it? If you're into natural alternatives I'd recommend trying out lavender essential oil and mixing it with a lotion to rub onto your spine/back prior to sleeping. It may help promote healing in any areas that have inflammation related to disc problems. Lavender is also very calming and acts as a muscle relaxant too. Let me know if you'd like any more information on this!

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Hey All! I hope everyone is well today! I'm trying to find a new doctor in SouthEast, MI; to replace my current doctor at the UofM Spine Clinic. (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area in Washtenaw County to be more precise) I'm a 25 yr old that has been having problems w/my sciatic nerve, lower back & a lot of weird spasms on the left side of my body. Mostly it's the sciatica that's gotten me to the point where I can barely stand, walk, sit and it's agony to do quite a few normal day-to-day activities w/o help. When I first started seeing Dr.Issar, she put me on neurotion. Which made me too dizzy to function. When I asked to be taken off the meds is when my problems started. I tried calling b/c upon weaning off the neurotion, I had a drastic increase in my pain levels & i...

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The drugs are affecting my brain function. Why isn't surgery preferred to treat my Spondylolisthesis? ## Hello, Barbara! How are you doing? I am very sorry about the problems you are experiencing. What medications are you currently taking? As so surgery, when it comes to a structure such as the spine, there is only so much that can be done to surgically treat any given condition. Trying to push it too far, surgically, could cause worse damage to you than the condition itself. What types of issues are you having that are causing you to question your brain function? The FDA warns that most opiates may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. They also carry the risk of being habit forming. ## Hydrocodone 325/10 four times daily. I have dege...

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