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Suggest Treatment For Possible Compression Of Spinal Cord
Question: Today I bent down when I XXXXXXX up. I felt faint the back my neck felt odd and I had numb sensation in my left arm as well as cramping feelings in both my legs.
My blood pressure was 136 over 91 then 174 over 95 then down to 141 over 88
My blood pressure was 136 over 91 then 174 over 95 then down to 141 over 88
Brief Answer:
You might have compressed the spinal cord or nerves
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for asking healthcare magic
I understand your concerns
With this presentation, it is possible to think that you might have hit your neck and back at some points that the nerves or spinal cord were probably touched (compressed).
You don't need to worry so much. Your symptoms seem to be transient. What you can do for now is to try and do some physical exercises on the affected parts. If you feel pain, you try non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs available over the counter.
However, if your symptoms persist or worsen, then you would need to see a doctor who will assess you and ask for tests like a CT scan or MRI to identify the type of injury you might have sustained.
Concerning your blood pressure, I would suggest that you relax your mind, rest and take it again later. The values do not seem to be consistent.
I hope I have answered your query. If your have any other worry or follow up query, don't hesitate to write to us. I will be delighted to give you answers.
I wish you good health.
Dr Bihle
You might have compressed the spinal cord or nerves
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for asking healthcare magic
I understand your concerns
With this presentation, it is possible to think that you might have hit your neck and back at some points that the nerves or spinal cord were probably touched (compressed).
You don't need to worry so much. Your symptoms seem to be transient. What you can do for now is to try and do some physical exercises on the affected parts. If you feel pain, you try non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs available over the counter.
However, if your symptoms persist or worsen, then you would need to see a doctor who will assess you and ask for tests like a CT scan or MRI to identify the type of injury you might have sustained.
Concerning your blood pressure, I would suggest that you relax your mind, rest and take it again later. The values do not seem to be consistent.
I hope I have answered your query. If your have any other worry or follow up query, don't hesitate to write to us. I will be delighted to give you answers.
I wish you good health.
Dr Bihle
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