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Muscle Stiffness On Neck And Leg, Difficulty In Walking. Have Cervical Spondylosis. Remedy?
Question: I had suffered from cervical spondylysis showing the narrow gap between C 5 and C 6 vertibra and also a symtoms of degeneration in L 5 vertibra. I dont have any accute pain but find the tightning of musles back of my neck and also left leg therefore find extreamly uncomfortable and could not lie down straight even for five minutes. Kindly suggest the remedy.
Due to stiffness of musles I find difficult to keep my balance at sometime and extream weakness in the body specially lower half.
Due to stiffness of musles I find difficult to keep my balance at sometime and extream weakness in the body specially lower half.
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
From the description that you have provided, it appears that you are suffering from degenerative arthritis of the vertebrae (lumbar canal stenosis or ostearthritis of the spine). The stiffness that you are currently experiencing could be due to the irritation of the nerve roots by the osteophytes.
As I believe that more information can help a physician help a patient better, I would request you to answer the following questions:
a. Has a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI scan) of the spine been done for you? If yes, can you please upload the reports using the “Upload your reports” section on the right.
If a MRI scan has not been done for you, I would request you to consult an orthopaedic surgeon, get a complete evaluation and a MRI scan of the spine done. This will help us determine the extent of the changes and decide the best management for you.
Given your past history, I feel conservative treatment should suffice. But it would be better to get a detailed assessment done in order to prevent further problems.
Awaiting your reply
Thanks for posting your query.
From the description that you have provided, it appears that you are suffering from degenerative arthritis of the vertebrae (lumbar canal stenosis or ostearthritis of the spine). The stiffness that you are currently experiencing could be due to the irritation of the nerve roots by the osteophytes.
As I believe that more information can help a physician help a patient better, I would request you to answer the following questions:
a. Has a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI scan) of the spine been done for you? If yes, can you please upload the reports using the “Upload your reports” section on the right.
If a MRI scan has not been done for you, I would request you to consult an orthopaedic surgeon, get a complete evaluation and a MRI scan of the spine done. This will help us determine the extent of the changes and decide the best management for you.
Given your past history, I feel conservative treatment should suffice. But it would be better to get a detailed assessment done in order to prevent further problems.
Awaiting your reply
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
I had done my testing of Serum Cal., Sr. B 12 and Vitamin D 3 yesterday and the result was as under:
Serum Cal. 9.1 mg/dl
Sr.B 12 298.4 pg/ml
Vitamin D 3 3.00 mg/ml
The result show low Vitamin D 3 whether the same can be linked with it and how I can increase my Vitamin D 3 level since I am a pure vegetarian.
Your advise will definitely help me in taking future course of my medical treatment.
I had also consulted Dr. XXXXXXX Dadu, Accupunturist specialist and she suggested the accupunturist treatment for complete cure within 4 months. Please suggest whether this is a safe treatment and give cent percent results alongwith your views for increasing Vitamin D 3 level which is so low.
Thanking you,
XXXXXXX
Serum Cal. 9.1 mg/dl
Sr.B 12 298.4 pg/ml
Vitamin D 3 3.00 mg/ml
The result show low Vitamin D 3 whether the same can be linked with it and how I can increase my Vitamin D 3 level since I am a pure vegetarian.
Your advise will definitely help me in taking future course of my medical treatment.
I had also consulted Dr. XXXXXXX Dadu, Accupunturist specialist and she suggested the accupunturist treatment for complete cure within 4 months. Please suggest whether this is a safe treatment and give cent percent results alongwith your views for increasing Vitamin D 3 level which is so low.
Thanking you,
XXXXXXX
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I would suggest the following:
a. Take plenty of calcium and vitamin D containing products namely milk, cheese and paneer.
b. Oral vitamin D3 supplements need to be taken
c. Vitamin D3 injections might be needed. These are prescription drugs for which you would need to be evaluated by a physician in person.
d. Expose yourself to sunlight for atleast 15 minutes daily.
e. Cod liver oil tablets will also help.
Acupuncture will just provide symptomatic relief to some extent. It is not possible to totally cure the problem. It is very important that you get yourself investigated and the cause be found out before starting any treatment.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanks for posting your query.
I would suggest the following:
a. Take plenty of calcium and vitamin D containing products namely milk, cheese and paneer.
b. Oral vitamin D3 supplements need to be taken
c. Vitamin D3 injections might be needed. These are prescription drugs for which you would need to be evaluated by a physician in person.
d. Expose yourself to sunlight for atleast 15 minutes daily.
e. Cod liver oil tablets will also help.
Acupuncture will just provide symptomatic relief to some extent. It is not possible to totally cure the problem. It is very important that you get yourself investigated and the cause be found out before starting any treatment.
I hope I have answered your query.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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