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Suggest Treatment For Brachial Neuritis
Question: Hello, I live in XXXXXXX TN and there are no physicians who specialize in peripheral nerve injuries. I have Brachial Plexus Neuritis, Long Thoracic Nerve compression and lower trunk plexus palsy. I desperately need to see a specialist in this area of medicine. So you have a recommendation. The doctors here just want my pain management doctor to prescribe more drugs and the pain and disability is progressing. Thank you
Brief Answer:
A neurologist can take care of your problems.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through your query. As such, neurology or neuro-medicine is the medical specialty that will deal with peripheral neuropathy including branchial plexus neuropathy. Sometimes, defiiciency of certain B vitamins can lead to such a presentation. In such cases taking methylcobalamine (a form of B vitamin) 1500 mcg once daily for a couple of weeks usually provides relief. You might also benefit from seeing a physical therapist. He would be able assess your condition and suggest proper exercises and postures that could help you. Hot compress should help.
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Regards
A neurologist can take care of your problems.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query. As such, neurology or neuro-medicine is the medical specialty that will deal with peripheral neuropathy including branchial plexus neuropathy. Sometimes, defiiciency of certain B vitamins can lead to such a presentation. In such cases taking methylcobalamine (a form of B vitamin) 1500 mcg once daily for a couple of weeks usually provides relief. You might also benefit from seeing a physical therapist. He would be able assess your condition and suggest proper exercises and postures that could help you. Hot compress should help.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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