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Suggest Treatment For Hand Pain While Suffering From Degenerative Disc Disorder

hi, i had a scan and told i had slipped discs in my lower back,tryed the injections but they didnt work,was talk that icould possibly have an op but now another consultant has told me that there now crumbling and cannot do any more for me,is this what is called degen discdisorder, im now getting pins needles and a dead hand,pain killers dont work and hot and cold compress just help alittle.will this condition get worse and what is my future
posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Lower back does not cause problem with hands. U need to see a neurologist / pain physician / spine surgeon. An MRI of neck will possibly be required. If there is stenosis of the spinal canal & a surgery to remove that stenosis may help you.
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Suggest Treatment For Hand Pain While Suffering From Degenerative Disc Disorder

Lower back does not cause problem with hands. U need to see a neurologist / pain physician / spine surgeon. An MRI of neck will possibly be required. If there is stenosis of the spinal canal & a surgery to remove that stenosis may help you.