Nerve Pain, Nerves Moving In Body, Taken Medication But Not Helping. Which Specialist Do I Need To Visit?

Posted on Sat, 8 Sep 2012

Question: Query is regardig my father, my father is facing 1 issue since 7 years, what he tells is his nerves(Jeeva Nadis some accupuncture doctor told ) moves from top to bottom and bottom to top the whole day with this he tells he is having pain like current shock to the whole body , we have met several doctors no change in the problem, recently 6 months back we met 1 neurologist he did some tests and he given medication but no result we have visited for around 5 times no result, and he suggested us to go to Psychiatrist, we have met doctor in Apollo, what he told is due to some psychological problem you are facing this issue, with his medicines little bit he told 10 % change but after 6 visits we did not get any change, and what he told is there will be sparsha nadis below our throat and those got disturbed, and he changed medicines but with that my father got throat pain but no change in the pain. With this problem even my father is dare once tried for suicide, he tells lots of pain like his nerves are moving the whole day and he tells it will not be cured. some doctors says there will not be moving of nerves in our body but I am not able to understand which doctor will resolve this issue.Could you please suggest me which specialist I need to visit for getting the solution for this problem. We are staying in Hyderabad.

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Answered by Dr. Shiva Kumar R (1 hour later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From the description of your father’s symptoms, it looks like he is suffering from ascending or descending paresthesias or nerve pains. In most people, symptoms like these which are vague and non-localizing sensory do not have specific cause. Rarely cervical spondylosis, nutritional problems like hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis and depression can cause similar symptoms.
If the above conditions have been considered and excluded in your father, then regular follow up and consultation with psychiatrist and clinical psychologist would be of benefit. If you’re not sure if they have been excluded, please upload his investigations using the “Upload your reports” section on the right.
Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.

Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,

Dr Shiva Kumar R
Neurologist & Epileptologist

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Follow up: Dr. Shiva Kumar R (2 hours later)

We have already done Vitamin B12 test and used the course for this also and psychiatrist initially given the course for depression at that time I think he felt some relief around 10% , could you please tell us the good doctor to visit for this problem in Hyderabad.

Answered by Dr. Shiva Kumar R (3 hours later)

Hello

Thanks for the query

I personally feel your father is likely to benefit from regular counseling from clinical psychologist and continuation of medications from the psychiatrist. A good careful physical and Neurological examination would exclude associated or underlying Neuraxis involvement.

A couple of XXXXXXX and experienced Neurologist are available in Hyderabad and XXXXXXX one near your place for a second and expert opinion.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Dr Shiva Kumar R
Neurologist & Epileptologist

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Follow up: Dr. Shiva Kumar R (1 hour later)

your answer giving confidence for me even we met both psychiatrist and neurologist working in Apollo I think we need to consult some other doctor. Thanks much for the reply and small doubt is we need to XXXXXXX both neurologist and Psychiatrist or it would be very greatful if you refer some good experienced doctors in Hyderabad.

Answered by Dr. Shiva Kumar R (11 hours later)

Hello and thanks again,

You can get an opinion from some of the XXXXXXX Neurologist like
1. Dr. J M K XXXXXXX at Care hospital or
2. Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX who is currently working at XXXXXXX Hospital, Hyderabad.

Hope this helps. Do accept the answer if you do not have any further queries.

Wish you good health and speedy recovery of your father.

Take Care and Regards

Dr Shiva Kumar R
Neurologist & Epileptologist

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Follow up: Dr. Shiva Kumar R (27 days later)

Hello Doctor,

I have met J MK XXXXXXX he did not give even 2 mins to tell our problem , he given one tablet my father used 30 days no difference , I searched that tablet usage it is for anxiety , my father is facing this problem since 8 years, I came to Bangalore on my office work, I want to consult you for my father problem i brought all the reports like MRI and all the reports, I want to consult you this weekend , shall I ask my father to come here or just the reports enough, and also please tell me the hospital address and contact details to conslt you , please doctor help us doctor.

Answered by Dr. Shiva Kumar R (13 hours later)

Hello

Thanks for the query

I would like to see your father along with the reports. You can see me at XXXXXXX Hrudayalaya (Chinmaya Branch), Indiranagar, between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call 080-0000 for prior appointments.

Regards

Dr Shiva Kumar R
Neurologist & Epileptologist

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