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How Can Severe Sciatica In The Right Arm Be Treated?

Had severe sciatica for about 20 years which is so painful it takes my breath away now for about 7 months my left shoulder down to my hand is painfull and weak after a mri I have disc defragmentation through wear/ tear but need an op I m 51 years old have bipolar type 2 and copd I am in constant pain and need help to dress bath how long will I have to wait as the pain in my arm is too much now and have pain now in right arm and hand .
Tue, 16 May 2017
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HI,
Welcome to Health care magic. I understand your concern.
The pain you have is due to nerve compression by the degenerated vertebra.As it's broken... surgery is the only way for relief.
You should consult a spinal surgeon .. explain him about your basic problems of COPD & bipolar psychology . With consultation of concerned experts taking care of these problems.. you can undergo the surgery very well.
Please be bold & move forwards with all due care as per expert advise...& get rid of the troublesome pain.( for the pain would hardly go away with simple physiotherapy or life long medication)
Thanks.
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How Can Severe Sciatica In The Right Arm Be Treated?

HI, Welcome to Health care magic. I understand your concern. The pain you have is due to nerve compression by the degenerated vertebra.As it s broken... surgery is the only way for relief. You should consult a spinal surgeon .. explain him about your basic problems of COPD & bipolar psychology . With consultation of concerned experts taking care of these problems.. you can undergo the surgery very well. Please be bold & move forwards with all due care as per expert advise...& get rid of the troublesome pain.( for the pain would hardly go away with simple physiotherapy or life long medication) Thanks.