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What Causes Severe Weakness In The Hands?
i am 51yrs old i have noticed within the past couple of monthes i no control of me hands as in dropping papers but i don t have any caarpal tunnel signs but even typing this is very hard. i had bad back surgery in 07 and ended up having nerve damage in my legs. this is what caused my disablity but i want to know what to tell me Dr when i go see him on what to test me for. i can t take alot of my meds due to the fact of they make me extremly sleepy. what can i do
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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You need to consult a neurologist. Spine imaging especially, cervical spine MRI and EMG/ NCS can be advised after history/ physical examination to determine the cause.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You need to consult a neurologist. Spine imaging especially, cervical spine MRI and EMG/ NCS can be advised after history/ physical examination to determine the cause.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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