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What Would Be Causing Stiffness In All My Extremities, Damage To My Neck To Thoracic Region, Osteoporosis, And Degenerative Discs?

Posted on Fri, 5 Mar 2021

Question: I have had many specialists that cannot pin down what is causing my symptoms. Its this stiffness in all my extremities. Keep in mind I also have damage to my neck to thoracic region, osteoporosis, and degenerative discs.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible cervical spine injury

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Since you have history of damage to neck, possible cervical (neck ) spine injuries can cause muscle rigidity in all the extremities by causing nerve damage.
MRI cervical and thoracic spine, nerve conduction studies can confirm the diagnosis.
Physiotherapy and use of muscle relaxants like Flexeril can help.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (19 hours later)

So do you think I should see my rheumatologist, surgeon, pain specialist physician, or my primary M.D.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up with Primary Provider

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
You can follow up with your primary MD for undergoing the initial evaluation and tests. And depending on the test results and the viable treatment options, your primary provider can refer you to a specialist if needed.

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj