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Are There Any Chances That I Would Get Brachial Neuritis The Second Time After Curing It ?
I am a 50 year old female and I was just told I have Brachial Neuritis. Should I see a neurologist and when I get over it, is it something that can come back a second time? Tha
Thu, 19 Jan 2012
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Brachial neuritis can cause disabling pain and weakness of your upper limb. You will not benefit from conventional pain killers but probably need Gabapentin, Pregabalin to relieve neuritic pain. The cause of this problem can be due to Cervical rib, sharp edge of thickened scalene muscle, bad posture of bending forwards always also. Consult Neurologiist to find cause and adequate management of your problem.
Brachial neuritis can cause disabling pain and weakness of your upper limb. You will not benefit from conventional pain killers but probably need Gabapentin, Pregabalin to relieve neuritic pain. The cause of this problem can be due to Cervical rib, sharp edge of thickened scalene muscle, bad posture of bending forwards always also. Consult Neurologiist to find cause and adequate management of your problem.
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