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Suggest Treatment For High BP And Thyroid Issues
Question: her weight is around 75+, takes regular pills for blood pressure and thyroid(25-50mgs) What would be a better treatment for her?
Brief Answer:
Consult a neurologist and physiotherapist
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your mother is suffering with lumbosacral radiculopathy with probably lumbar canal stenosis.
She needs to be evaluated by a neurologist and undergo a MRI .
For treatment she should do regular physiotherapy under guidance of a physiotherapist.
She should take pain modulators like pregabalin, gabapentin, amitriptyline along with pain killer and muscle relaxants.
Avoid stooping forward, weight bearing, sitting in squatting position.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Consult a neurologist and physiotherapist
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your mother is suffering with lumbosacral radiculopathy with probably lumbar canal stenosis.
She needs to be evaluated by a neurologist and undergo a MRI .
For treatment she should do regular physiotherapy under guidance of a physiotherapist.
She should take pain modulators like pregabalin, gabapentin, amitriptyline along with pain killer and muscle relaxants.
Avoid stooping forward, weight bearing, sitting in squatting position.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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