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my right arm just flopped. not numb, it just flopped a few times. epidural 5 days ago for severe pain in legs from spinal nerve impingement. still in much pain, particularlny rt leg. took a total of 5mg oxycodone since noon today. the flopping arm scares me
Hi Nothing to worry..you should be on pregabelin,and methycobalamin ,and accelofenac tablets after obtaining prescription from orthopedic surgeon.Try physiotherapy for arm. Wear a lumbo sacral brace, avoid bending ,twisting spine or lifting any object from ground Consult your orthopedist Best wishes
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Hi Nothing to worry..you should be on pregabelin,and methycobalamin ,and accelofenac tablets after obtaining prescription from orthopedic surgeon.Try physiotherapy for arm. Wear a lumbo sacral brace, avoid bending ,twisting spine or lifting any object from ground Consult your orthopedist Best wishes