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What Causes Pain In Spine?
Question: I am still in pain with my vertebra as previously adviseed
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain even 4 weeks after the crushed vertebrae can be due to a nerve root compression. You need to get an MRI scan done to detect any nerve damage. In case there is a nerve compression then surgical decompression can help you. In case all the nerve roots are intact then using an L-S belt can provide some relief.
Do get some muscle relaxants prescribed from your physician. Avoid standing up or moving around. Absolute bed rest is needed for proper healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to a nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain even 4 weeks after the crushed vertebrae can be due to a nerve root compression. You need to get an MRI scan done to detect any nerve damage. In case there is a nerve compression then surgical decompression can help you. In case all the nerve roots are intact then using an L-S belt can provide some relief.
Do get some muscle relaxants prescribed from your physician. Avoid standing up or moving around. Absolute bed rest is needed for proper healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do I need a referral from a doctor for the MRI scan. This may have to wait until after Christmas as doctor is on holidays.
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. A referral would be needed for MRI scan. Do keep your back straight and get the MRI scan done after Christmas.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. A referral would be needed for MRI scan. Do keep your back straight and get the MRI scan done after Christmas.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
You said keep back straight. Is sitting OK such as watching TV.
I have also lost my appetite I think due to the pain I am in Don't feel like eating and sometimes when I do I cant keep it down.
Any advice.
Thanks
I have also lost my appetite I think due to the pain I am in Don't feel like eating and sometimes when I do I cant keep it down.
Any advice.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Sitting is not advisable.
Detailed Answer:
Sitting straight is not advisable in case of fractured vertebrae. You should lie down straight all the time. You can fold your legs from time to time.
In case you get up from bed you need to use a brace.
The loss of appetite can be due to gastric acidity caused by the pain killers that you are taking. You can add an H2 blocker like omeprazole and an antiemetic after consulting your physician.
Regards.
Sitting is not advisable.
Detailed Answer:
Sitting straight is not advisable in case of fractured vertebrae. You should lie down straight all the time. You can fold your legs from time to time.
In case you get up from bed you need to use a brace.
The loss of appetite can be due to gastric acidity caused by the pain killers that you are taking. You can add an H2 blocker like omeprazole and an antiemetic after consulting your physician.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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