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An_245379 posted:
Looking for advice on treatment including alternatives. I have been suffering from severe tingling and numbness in the right hand. Was diagnosed with carpal tunnel as well as a pinched nerve (c6-7). While the 4 months (twice weekly) PT sessions were helpful, my pain subsided briefly or less frequent. Now awaiting appointment to see a spine specialist. This pain has persisted for approximately 4-5 years, the pain is getting increasingly worse and the numbness is almost debilitating. What should I look for from the specialist or are there alternatives to pain meds and surgery?
3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Pinched Nerve c6-7Looking for advice on treatment including alternatives. I have been suffering from severe tingling and numbness in the right hand. Was diagnosed with carpal tunnel as well as a pinched nerve (c6-7). While the 4 months (twice weekly) PT sessions were helpful, my pain subsided briefly or less frequent. Now awaiting appointment to see a spine specialist. This pain has persisted for approximately 4-5 years, the pain is getting increasingly worse and the numbness is almost debilitating. What should I look for from the specialist or are there alternatives to pain meds and surgery?
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davedsel57 responded:
Hello.

The best approach to take with the spine specialist is to explain your symptoms and how they are affecting your life. He will determine the best treatment methods for you to try. The spine specialist may very well recommend your seeing a pain management specialist as well.

Yes, there are definitely alternatives to pain medications and surgery. However, pain medications are sometime needed to reduce pain and increase functionality. It is best to be open to what your doctors recommend. Also, if a certain specialist is not treating you as you would like, you can find one that will. You are in charge of your body and health care. Be proactive and do your research.

I am very limited as far as what medications I can take for my high levels of chronic pain. You can read my story to see what pain management methods I am currently using successfully.

I pray you find answers and pain relief soon.
Click on my user name or avatar picture to read my story.

Blessings,

-Dave
Report This| Share this:Pinched Nerve c6-7Hello.<br /><br />The best approach to take with the spine specialist is to explain your symptoms and how they are affecting your life. He will determine the best treatment methods for you to try. The spine specialist may very well recommend your seeing a pain management specialist as well. <br /><br />Yes, there are definitely alternatives to pain medications and surgery. However, pain medications are sometime needed to reduce pain and increase functionality. It is best to be open to what your doctors recommend. Also, if a certain specialist is not treating you as you would like, you can find one that will. You are in charge of your body and health care. Be proactive and do your research.<br /><br />I am very limited as far as what medications I can take for my high levels of chronic pain. You can read my story to see what pain management methods I am currently using successfully.<br /><br />I pray you find answers and pain relief soon.
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crippledguy20034 replied to davedsel57's response:
doctors just never seem to get how much pain ur in when u see them. ive been in pain for a year and couple weeks
Report This| Share this:Pinched Nerve c6-7doctors just never seem to get how much pain ur in when u see them. ive been in pain for a year and couple weeks
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bj1208 replied to crippledguy20034's response:
hi crippledguy20034 -


as Davedsel57's reply to your other post - it is your responsibility to find the right kind of physician that will help you -


One: Spine Specialist - either Orthopedic Spine Specialist or Neurosurgeon Spine Specialist


TWO: Pain Management - a good PHYSIATIRIST Pain Clinic can go deeper into where your pains are and treat them accordingly.


If you have something more you would like to add please do so - please remember those of us here suffer from chronic pains and have been for yeas - we found this site so that we may offer others sound advise of where to go to for best treatment options.


Joy
Report This| Share this:Pinched Nerve c6-7hi crippledguy20034 -<br /><br /><br />as Davedsel57's reply to your other post - it is your responsibility to find the right kind of physician that will help you -<br /><br /><br />One: Spine Specialist - either Orthopedic Spine Specialist or Neurosurgeon Spine Specialist<br /><br /><br />TWO: Pain Management - a good PHYSIATIRIST Pain Clinic can go deeper into where your pains are and treat them accordingly.<br /><br /><br />If you have something more you would like to add please do so - please remember those of us here suffer from chronic pains and have been for yeas - we found this site so that we may offer others sound advise of where to go to for best treatment options.<br /><br /><br />Joy
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