I Have Been Suffering From Muscle Weakness And Muscle Spasms

Posted on Sat, 6 Jun 2020

Question: I have been suffering from muscle weakness and muscle spasms in thighs feet are numb as well. MRI done cervical narrowing at c7 D1 noticed. Lumbar region shows normal. No tablets are now being taken though back stiffness is there. Surgeon is not interested in any cervical surgery. Iam 66 yearsold exervises are being done to improve muscle strength as per physio. Pain while walking unable to climb any small step owing to lack of leg strength please advise what to regain strength and eliminate pain while walking. Suffering since 6 months

Answered by Dr. jaideep gaver (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your vit D and B12 checked

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir
is there any spinal canal stenosis in your cervical spine?, also get your vit D and vit B12 level checked as there deficiency may further leads to weakness.also get your dexa scan done to check for bone strength and osteoporosis.continue with your physiotherapy and if possible please share your mri report.
thanks

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Answered by Dr. jaideep gaver (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get your ncv and emg done

Detailed Answer:
dear sir
get your emg amd ncv done to know exactly what is the cause of weakness as it is not due to your cervical spine.also get your vitamin D and B12 checked.you can take tramadol and paracetamol combination when in excess pain.
thanks

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Follow up: Dr. jaideep gaver (5 minutes later)

I am having cervical narrowing as per MRI my c7 AP diameters is 8.6 cm mai ly due to herniation. No tabs/gels prescribed by doctor. No neck pain or radiculopathy in hands or arms. Mild to moderate disk bulge in l4 L 5.

Answered by Dr. jaideep gaver (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get emg also

Detailed Answer:
dear sir also get your emg done.and check your levels of vitamin D and B12

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. jaideep gaver (7 minutes later)

Nerve conduction study done and everything is OK. EMG not done. Also did a doppler test for blood flow. Less than 30 percent narrowing of artery due to plaque.