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What Causes Severe Neck Pain In An Elderly Person?
My mother-in-law is having severe neck pain. It s was so bad she laid on the sofa all day because the pain was too bad for her to move. She had no food or water all day and couldn t go to the bathroom. She s 83. Lives with her 49yr old son who has taken the let s wait and see what happens thought process. (She is a Gilliam barre syndrome survivor 26 yrs ago and was told she had edge rate disc disease in her neck.) Her doctor retired so the son isn t sure where to take her.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021
Hi,
The main problem with the edge rate disc problem is the compression of nerve roots in the cervical spine as well as compressing the arteries etc., thus impeding the flow of blood effecting the blood supply of the area supplied by these. The treatment in your case is to be conservative by taking suitable antipain medicines.
Using the cervical braces or collar for short stabilization of neck to avoid pain. This may also hold a gel pack for heat or ice therapy. However, continuous long term use of braces is to be avoided, to the extent possible, as it may make the muscles of neck weak, thus enhancing the problem. Sleeping on the back or turning on one side. The width of the pillow should be custom made so that head is not bent more while lying on back or turning the head to one side.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
The main problem with the edge rate disc problem is the compression of nerve roots in the cervical spine as well as compressing the arteries etc., thus impeding the flow of blood effecting the blood supply of the area supplied by these. The treatment in your case is to be conservative by taking suitable antipain medicines.
Using the cervical braces or collar for short stabilization of neck to avoid pain. This may also hold a gel pack for heat or ice therapy. However, continuous long term use of braces is to be avoided, to the extent possible, as it may make the muscles of neck weak, thus enhancing the problem. Sleeping on the back or turning on one side. The width of the pillow should be custom made so that head is not bent more while lying on back or turning the head to one side.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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