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What Causes Numbness In The Right Hand Post C6-C7 Surgery?
Last yr I had my c6 and c7 surgery. Now my right hand is kind of numb and can t hardly hold a pencil. My right arm pit right inside upper arm is numb, my right scapula is in excruciating pain. I am miserable. Been to shoulder specialist and had a nerve damage test done today. Could only see I had carpal tunnel. I could care less about that. I AM IN EXCRUCIATING PAIN. I AM SURE IT IS MY SPINE. Gave me muscle relaxer and pain pills,next appt. is February 3 not sure I will make it. I m physical and active, walk,yoga, Zumba pls help me
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hi,
After surgery of c5-c6, numbness in right hand and pain in shoulder indicate nerve compression between discs. So physiotherapy will better to help you. Pain treatment consists of tab aceclofenac.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nirav Nimavat,
General & Family Physician
After surgery of c5-c6, numbness in right hand and pain in shoulder indicate nerve compression between discs. So physiotherapy will better to help you. Pain treatment consists of tab aceclofenac.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nirav Nimavat,
General & Family Physician
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