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Question : To be answered by Dr. Prof. XXXXXXX Saha,
Doctor Saha, this is Rosemarie Raia again. I am having a problem with numbness in my both feet and sometimes legs and now the bottom of my back and top of buttocks. You told me several days ago to take the vitamin B-12 which I have been doing.
This is frightening me. I am having difficulty walking. I go to a physical therapist two days a week and now a chiropractor three days a week. I have been to the chiropractor four times . They both seem to think they can help me but I do not feel like I am making progress.
Is there anythings else you can suggest for me to do?
Doctor Saha, this is Rosemarie Raia again. I am having a problem with numbness in my both feet and sometimes legs and now the bottom of my back and top of buttocks. You told me several days ago to take the vitamin B-12 which I have been doing.
This is frightening me. I am having difficulty walking. I go to a physical therapist two days a week and now a chiropractor three days a week. I have been to the chiropractor four times . They both seem to think they can help me but I do not feel like I am making progress.
Is there anythings else you can suggest for me to do?
To be answered by Dr. Prof. XXXXXXX Saha,
Doctor Saha, this is Rosemarie Raia again. I am having a problem with numbness in my both feet and sometimes legs and now the bottom of my back and top of buttocks. You told me several days ago to take the vitamin B-12 which I have been doing.
This is frightening me. I am having difficulty walking. I go to a physical therapist two days a week and now a chiropractor three days a week. I have been to the chiropractor four times . They both seem to think they can help me but I do not feel like I am making progress.
Is there anythings else you can suggest for me to do?
Doctor Saha, this is Rosemarie Raia again. I am having a problem with numbness in my both feet and sometimes legs and now the bottom of my back and top of buttocks. You told me several days ago to take the vitamin B-12 which I have been doing.
This is frightening me. I am having difficulty walking. I go to a physical therapist two days a week and now a chiropractor three days a week. I have been to the chiropractor four times . They both seem to think they can help me but I do not feel like I am making progress.
Is there anythings else you can suggest for me to do?
Brief Answer:
Response takes time
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking once again.
Unfortunately response to such treatment is not rapid and takes time. Age related problems take time to resolve and you would need to be patient. I think that you should continue to visit both your physical therapist and chiropractor. They should be able to help you.
Please be patient.
Regards
Response takes time
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking once again.
Unfortunately response to such treatment is not rapid and takes time. Age related problems take time to resolve and you would need to be patient. I think that you should continue to visit both your physical therapist and chiropractor. They should be able to help you.
Please be patient.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Response takes time
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking once again.
Unfortunately response to such treatment is not rapid and takes time. Age related problems take time to resolve and you would need to be patient. I think that you should continue to visit both your physical therapist and chiropractor. They should be able to help you.
Please be patient.
Regards
Response takes time
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking once again.
Unfortunately response to such treatment is not rapid and takes time. Age related problems take time to resolve and you would need to be patient. I think that you should continue to visit both your physical therapist and chiropractor. They should be able to help you.
Please be patient.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dr. Saha,
Today the chiropractor said he would like me to see an orthopedic doctor. I have an appointment on Monday. I am going to take an mri on Thursday. I hope they can shed some light on my condition and I also will try to be patient. It is difficult when you are in pain to be patient. I cannot walk very well also.
Today the chiropractor said he would like me to see an orthopedic doctor. I have an appointment on Monday. I am going to take an mri on Thursday. I hope they can shed some light on my condition and I also will try to be patient. It is difficult when you are in pain to be patient. I cannot walk very well also.
Dr. Saha,
Today the chiropractor said he would like me to see an orthopedic doctor. I have an appointment on Monday. I am going to take an mri on Thursday. I hope they can shed some light on my condition and I also will try to be patient. It is difficult when you are in pain to be patient. I cannot walk very well also.
Today the chiropractor said he would like me to see an orthopedic doctor. I have an appointment on Monday. I am going to take an mri on Thursday. I hope they can shed some light on my condition and I also will try to be patient. It is difficult when you are in pain to be patient. I cannot walk very well also.
Doctor, what causes numbness in the feet and buttocks?
Doctor, what causes numbness in the feet and buttocks?
Brief Answer:
Due to compressive neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Yes, it would be good to see an Orthopedician.
Compression or the nerve or peripheral neuropathy can quite likely cause such numbness.
Feel free to follow-up whenever the need be...
Regards
Due to compressive neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Yes, it would be good to see an Orthopedician.
Compression or the nerve or peripheral neuropathy can quite likely cause such numbness.
Feel free to follow-up whenever the need be...
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Due to compressive neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Yes, it would be good to see an Orthopedician.
Compression or the nerve or peripheral neuropathy can quite likely cause such numbness.
Feel free to follow-up whenever the need be...
Regards
Due to compressive neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Yes, it would be good to see an Orthopedician.
Compression or the nerve or peripheral neuropathy can quite likely cause such numbness.
Feel free to follow-up whenever the need be...
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Dr. Saha, if it is compression on the nerve or peripheral neuropathy what is the course of action. What should be done to relieve the pain and numbness.
Dr. Saha, if it is compression on the nerve or peripheral neuropathy what is the course of action. What should be done to relieve the pain and numbness.
Brief Answer:
Depends on the severity
Detailed Answer:
You are already taking vitamin B12 for peripheral neuropathy.
For compression neuropathy the degree or location of the compression matters. Physical therapy should take care of it at least until a certain level. Beyond that traction may be needed. Surgery may be needed for extreme cases.
Regards
Depends on the severity
Detailed Answer:
You are already taking vitamin B12 for peripheral neuropathy.
For compression neuropathy the degree or location of the compression matters. Physical therapy should take care of it at least until a certain level. Beyond that traction may be needed. Surgery may be needed for extreme cases.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Depends on the severity
Detailed Answer:
You are already taking vitamin B12 for peripheral neuropathy.
For compression neuropathy the degree or location of the compression matters. Physical therapy should take care of it at least until a certain level. Beyond that traction may be needed. Surgery may be needed for extreme cases.
Regards
Depends on the severity
Detailed Answer:
You are already taking vitamin B12 for peripheral neuropathy.
For compression neuropathy the degree or location of the compression matters. Physical therapy should take care of it at least until a certain level. Beyond that traction may be needed. Surgery may be needed for extreme cases.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Dr. Saha, I had an MRI of the lumbar spine today. It was done in an open MRI sitting up.
I took the MRI cd to my chiropractor who looked at it and said that a disc was pressing on the spinal cord.
I have an appointment with the orthopedic doctor on Monday.
The chiro said it may require surgery. I have many health problems, heart, elevated pulmonary artery sys
tolic pressure, hbp, occipital neuralgia, Are there any other options?
I took the MRI cd to my chiropractor who looked at it and said that a disc was pressing on the spinal cord.
I have an appointment with the orthopedic doctor on Monday.
The chiro said it may require surgery. I have many health problems, heart, elevated pulmonary artery sys
tolic pressure, hbp, occipital neuralgia, Are there any other options?
Dr. Saha, I had an MRI of the lumbar spine today. It was done in an open MRI sitting up.
I took the MRI cd to my chiropractor who looked at it and said that a disc was pressing on the spinal cord.
I have an appointment with the orthopedic doctor on Monday.
The chiro said it may require surgery. I have many health problems, heart, elevated pulmonary artery sys
tolic pressure, hbp, occipital neuralgia, Are there any other options?
I took the MRI cd to my chiropractor who looked at it and said that a disc was pressing on the spinal cord.
I have an appointment with the orthopedic doctor on Monday.
The chiro said it may require surgery. I have many health problems, heart, elevated pulmonary artery sys
tolic pressure, hbp, occipital neuralgia, Are there any other options?
Brief Answer:
Surgery would be the best option
Detailed Answer:
In your case surgery is the best (and rather the easiest option). It would be effective and you can go for it. There are other options like vertebral traction but I do not suppose that would be quite effective in your case.
Regards
Surgery would be the best option
Detailed Answer:
In your case surgery is the best (and rather the easiest option). It would be effective and you can go for it. There are other options like vertebral traction but I do not suppose that would be quite effective in your case.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Surgery would be the best option
Detailed Answer:
In your case surgery is the best (and rather the easiest option). It would be effective and you can go for it. There are other options like vertebral traction but I do not suppose that would be quite effective in your case.
Regards
Surgery would be the best option
Detailed Answer:
In your case surgery is the best (and rather the easiest option). It would be effective and you can go for it. There are other options like vertebral traction but I do not suppose that would be quite effective in your case.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Could physical therapy or chiropractic care put the bulge back?
Could physical therapy or chiropractic care put the bulge back?
Brief Answer:
Depends upon the specifics of the case
Detailed Answer:
If it is a slipped disc, the answer is 'probably not'. If otherwise, the answer is yes.
Regards
Depends upon the specifics of the case
Detailed Answer:
If it is a slipped disc, the answer is 'probably not'. If otherwise, the answer is yes.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Depends upon the specifics of the case
Detailed Answer:
If it is a slipped disc, the answer is 'probably not'. If otherwise, the answer is yes.
Regards
Depends upon the specifics of the case
Detailed Answer:
If it is a slipped disc, the answer is 'probably not'. If otherwise, the answer is yes.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Is a slipped disc the same as a bulging disc or herniated disc.
I also have a virus now for which I am taking doxycycline. I have a terrible diaherra. what can I take for that? that would be safe.
I also have a virus now for which I am taking doxycycline. I have a terrible diaherra. what can I take for that? that would be safe.
Is a slipped disc the same as a bulging disc or herniated disc.
I also have a virus now for which I am taking doxycycline. I have a terrible diaherra. what can I take for that? that would be safe.
I also have a virus now for which I am taking doxycycline. I have a terrible diaherra. what can I take for that? that would be safe.
Brief Answer:
Yes they are the same
Detailed Answer:
Doxycycline is for bacteria and is ineffective in case of viruses.
Diarrhea could be due to contaminated hands or could be due to some gastrointestinal infections. These infections are self correcting and unless there is bloody stool associated, treatment with antibiotics is not required. Irrespective of treatment it takes 3-7 days for relief. ORS (oral rehydration solution) is the mainstay of treament. It may be taken 50-100ml/kg body weight over 4 hours depending on the hydration level. Thereafter it can be taken in lesser amounts.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Yes they are the same
Detailed Answer:
Doxycycline is for bacteria and is ineffective in case of viruses.
Diarrhea could be due to contaminated hands or could be due to some gastrointestinal infections. These infections are self correcting and unless there is bloody stool associated, treatment with antibiotics is not required. Irrespective of treatment it takes 3-7 days for relief. ORS (oral rehydration solution) is the mainstay of treament. It may be taken 50-100ml/kg body weight over 4 hours depending on the hydration level. Thereafter it can be taken in lesser amounts.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Yes they are the same
Detailed Answer:
Doxycycline is for bacteria and is ineffective in case of viruses.
Diarrhea could be due to contaminated hands or could be due to some gastrointestinal infections. These infections are self correcting and unless there is bloody stool associated, treatment with antibiotics is not required. Irrespective of treatment it takes 3-7 days for relief. ORS (oral rehydration solution) is the mainstay of treament. It may be taken 50-100ml/kg body weight over 4 hours depending on the hydration level. Thereafter it can be taken in lesser amounts.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Yes they are the same
Detailed Answer:
Doxycycline is for bacteria and is ineffective in case of viruses.
Diarrhea could be due to contaminated hands or could be due to some gastrointestinal infections. These infections are self correcting and unless there is bloody stool associated, treatment with antibiotics is not required. Irrespective of treatment it takes 3-7 days for relief. ORS (oral rehydration solution) is the mainstay of treament. It may be taken 50-100ml/kg body weight over 4 hours depending on the hydration level. Thereafter it can be taken in lesser amounts.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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