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Left Side Pain-Cervical C5-C6 radiating Left Shoulder Scapula down arm and into ring and pinkie finger. (C-5 C6 Fusion in 2010: Problem existed prior to surgery.) Past two and a half years-Sciatic nerve pain radiation throughout leg, knee ankle-burning and tingling neuropathy present. DX: Cervical Dystonia: TX: Dysport IM every 3 Months into knotted muscles with no relief.
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is advise. I think you should try corticosteroids injections at inflammation site to help with neuropathy. Also gavapentin and benzodiazepines can reduce neuropathy. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Cervical Dystonia Be Treated?
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is advise. I think you should try corticosteroids injections at inflammation site to help with neuropathy. Also gavapentin and benzodiazepines can reduce neuropathy. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.