
What Causes Sporadic Loss Of Balance And Back Spasms?

, I also have painful and overwhelming back spasms , sometimes I have to hold onto something to keep from falling. I've fallen about 9 times. I am easily frightened. I was prescribed Xanax 0.25mg because of the panic which helped. I am also prescribed diazepam. 5mg which help very little. I cannot walk. I use a walker but scoot my feet. It is so embarrassing but I don' want to use a transporter chair yet. Note: when my hip implant failed my right lower back was damage, so I have no "trunk" strength for lifting my upper body from a sitting or laying Dow position. This trauma has taken over and the therapist and psychiatrist or PCP don't know what to do. I've seen neurologist and have had an MRI for the entire back, hip, pelvic, and brain. I will have steroid back injects later this month. I need some serious PTSD help, and can't find in North Calif.
Need a psychotherapist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The problems that you are having are due to the back injury and anxiety related to the recurrent traumas. The pain and spasms that you have can be relieved with the help of oral muscle relaxants. The lack of strength to lift the upper body can be due to disuse atrophy or a neurological deficit.
PTSD can be dealt with the help of a psychotherapist. You can get one recommended from your psychiatrist or neurologist.
The steroid back injections are likely to help with the disc related symptoms or nerve compression.
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.
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