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Suggest A Remedy To Manage Pain In Neck, Hip And Knee

I have defused c7 disc for past 7 years. I have been having more pain in the last year. I get what I call lock out feeling in my neck left are and past few months in my left hip and knee. I cannot take difene or other strong pain meds as the make me very ill and cause loss of memory. What would you recommend for me at this stage?
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

A diffuse C7 disc will lead to radiating or other type of neurological pain in your upper extremity especially in your forearm and fingers (index and ring finger). It will not cause any joint locking in neck, hip or knee. So, what I suggest is to check your calcium and uric acid levels and refrain from smoking and drinking as it exacerbates the condition Regular exercise like jogging or brisk walking, swimming, cycling will help you also you can start with neck exercise (remember to avoid neck bending form of exercise) like shoulder shrugging, static neck, active neck movements followed by mild resistance will help in preventing further disc problems.

Hope you find this helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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Suggest A Remedy To Manage Pain In Neck, Hip And Knee

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A diffuse C7 disc will lead to radiating or other type of neurological pain in your upper extremity especially in your forearm and fingers (index and ring finger). It will not cause any joint locking in neck, hip or knee. So, what I suggest is to check your calcium and uric acid levels and refrain from smoking and drinking as it exacerbates the condition Regular exercise like jogging or brisk walking, swimming, cycling will help you also you can start with neck exercise (remember to avoid neck bending form of exercise) like shoulder shrugging, static neck, active neck movements followed by mild resistance will help in preventing further disc problems. Hope you find this helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jenis Bhalavat