Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Scoliosis

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014

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Mon, 5 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : Have am in alot of pain from scolosis, curverture of lower spine, Arthris, Spinal Stenosis, am taking 3 pain a day, am still in alot of pain, am thinking about getting Pot cannot spell the other sorry..where would I go in Roseburg

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Do you mean to say potts infection[tuberculosis] of spine?

Waiting for your reply

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

I am sorry, the word Pot should have been marijuana, the rest was correct thank you.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid marijuana as it causes severe dependence

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to scoliosis there can be reduced disc space leading to spinal cord impingement
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your hip and foot.

I will advise you to do MRI whole spine screening.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Avoid marijuana as it causes severe dependence and then tolerance.

If required epidural steroid will help in reducing pain.

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Wishing her good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar