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Weakness In Arm And Hand, Loss Of Sensation In Fingers. Playing Guitar For Years. Any Ideas?
i woke up with my arm and hand,weak. it wasnt the night before or ever weak like this. im having trouble with my fingers as they are now sluggish with loss of sensation and my finger movement feels clumsey and slow. i am an expert guitarist and have been for 30 + years. i was playing the nite before this happened with no pain or problems. i can not play sense i woke up that morning. what has happened to me? thanks
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
hi
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
you can have a B12 deficiency
i want to inquire about your dietary habits
i advise you to take folic acid and B12 supplements after consulting your doctor
i advise you to consult your doctor
have a proper clinical examination
Hope i have ansewered your query
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regards
Dr.imran
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
you can have a B12 deficiency
i want to inquire about your dietary habits
i advise you to take folic acid and B12 supplements after consulting your doctor
i advise you to consult your doctor
have a proper clinical examination
Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
All your symptoms in the description are suggestive of CERVICAL DISC DISEASE with RADICULOPATHY.
An MRI scan of cervical spine is needed to know the exact extent of the problem inside.
Rest: A soft cervical collar is advisable. It should not be used for more than a week or two as it may worsen the condition with prolonged usage.
Medicines: Analgesic are needed in the acute phase. Muscle relaxants are essential for relieving muscle spasms once the acute pain subsides.
Cervical traction: may enlarge the disc space, permitting the prolapse to subside. Intermittent cervical traction for not more than 30 minutes at a time. Weight upto 8kg can be added.
Physiotherapy: Once the acute phase of pain has subsided, Isometric strengthening exercises of the paravertebral muscles are started. Moist heat can be useful
Hope this information is helpful . Good day
All your symptoms in the description are suggestive of CERVICAL DISC DISEASE with RADICULOPATHY.
An MRI scan of cervical spine is needed to know the exact extent of the problem inside.
Rest: A soft cervical collar is advisable. It should not be used for more than a week or two as it may worsen the condition with prolonged usage.
Medicines: Analgesic are needed in the acute phase. Muscle relaxants are essential for relieving muscle spasms once the acute pain subsides.
Cervical traction: may enlarge the disc space, permitting the prolapse to subside. Intermittent cervical traction for not more than 30 minutes at a time. Weight upto 8kg can be added.
Physiotherapy: Once the acute phase of pain has subsided, Isometric strengthening exercises of the paravertebral muscles are started. Moist heat can be useful
Hope this information is helpful . Good day
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