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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Disc In Neck And Severe Arthritis
i am suffering with degenerative disc dx in my neck. i also have severe arthritis there c2 and c3 and c4. i cant get any help. most say i am not a candidate for surgery. i have visited a chiropractopr mediitator amd many other doctors, i payed 6000.00 for a bed which was supposed to help. im at mt wits end . any help offered?
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Nishad BN's Response
Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. If you send a picture of your X ray then it will be more helpful in understanding your problem. Physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises will be helpful for you. Muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, NSAIDs like nimusulide can be taken during flare up of pain. Using scervical collars also will be helpful. Sleep with out pillow or use the orthopedic recommended one. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Degenerative Disc In Neck And Severe Arthritis
Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. If you send a picture of your X ray then it will be more helpful in understanding your problem. Physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises will be helpful for you. Muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, NSAIDs like nimusulide can be taken during flare up of pain. Using scervical collars also will be helpful. Sleep with out pillow or use the orthopedic recommended one. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.