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What Are The Possible Treatments For Bilateral Wrist Drop ?

Hi, I have been going through a long drawn out battle with having bilateral wrist drop, c4 and c5 discs are protruding and I have had MRI's done and it has shown that I have degenerative disc disease and narrowing of the cervical spine. I have been on high risk meds, 20 mg. oxycodone, 50mg. Tramadol, Clonazapan , seretoneline ( Zoloft) for 2 and half years. I have been off oxy for a month now. But my blood tests have come back with very decreased testosterone, high triglycerides, low vitamin D etc.
posted on Wed, 25 Dec 2013
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Hi and thank you so much for trusting us with your heath query.

I am so sorry to hear about this bilateral wrist drop. From all the information you have provided, I think the disc herniation is at the root cause. You would need to get evaluated by a neuro-surgeon for a possible decompression procedure. Otherwise, I would doubt whether either of these drugs would be able to control this.

I hope you find this helpful. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for clarifications or more information if need be.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Anant Kumar Garg's  Response
from history, you may suffering from cervical radiculopathy/cervical myelopathy. you must consult neurosugeon /orthopaedic surgeon for any surgical intervention which may help you in recovering.
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What Are The Possible Treatments For Bilateral Wrist Drop ?

Hi and thank you so much for trusting us with your heath query. I am so sorry to hear about this bilateral wrist drop. From all the information you have provided, I think the disc herniation is at the root cause. You would need to get evaluated by a neuro-surgeon for a possible decompression procedure. Otherwise, I would doubt whether either of these drugs would be able to control this. I hope you find this helpful. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for clarifications or more information if need be. Dr. Ditah, MD.