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Have Spinal Fusions, Back Problem. On Hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax. Now Hands Feel Numb. Should I Be Worried About The Findings?

Hi I take medicines for my various medicle problems, starting with my back which has had two different spinal fusions, first one on lower back L4-S1 lamenictomy at L5 ,not much help with the old style of operating procedure in 1979. 2nd. being in March this year. I take hydrocodone 6x- 10/325mg, soma 3x, xanax 1x., then at night i take cymbalta 30mg 1x night, zolpedim CR 12,5 mg 1x at night. I just want to feel better. What can i do? Ann Mull I still have back , neck, arthritis, carpeltunnel in both hands going up to left arm to underarm hands go numb.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Hi
As you have carpel tunnel syndrome and both your upper limb are getting numb. Hope you have done usg ncv and emg of upper limb. If its too painful and getting numb you have to consult plastic or orthopaedic surgeon to get it release it is a simple operation and with good results.
For you neck you need to take cervical traction and short wave diathermy.
For back problem you need rest and ls belt.
For your arthritic you need to be treated conservatively.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
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Have Spinal Fusions, Back Problem. On Hydrocodone, Soma, Xanax. Now Hands Feel Numb. Should I Be Worried About The Findings?

Hi As you have carpel tunnel syndrome and both your upper limb are getting numb. Hope you have done usg ncv and emg of upper limb. If its too painful and getting numb you have to consult plastic or orthopaedic surgeon to get it release it is a simple operation and with good results. For you neck you need to take cervical traction and short wave diathermy. For back problem you need rest and ls belt. For your arthritic you need to be treated conservatively. Get well soon. Thank you.