What Causes Headache, Hot And Cold Flashes, Pain In Lower Back And Neck?

Posted on Wed, 14 Sep 2016

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Question : My head hurts, I get these crazy hot and cold flashes, I use the bathroom quite a bit I don't drink much, my knees, mid and low back, shoulders and neck hurts. At first it was my right hand and arm gets numb and tingling and now its going to my lelf. It takes me a while to go to sleep at night. My thyroid doctor says it's not my thyroid that's messing with me.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further information

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have read your query in detail.

Before guiding you further I would like to know if your symptoms worsen just prior to your Menstrual cycle onset every month.

Once I receive your answer, I will guide you appropriately.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

I'm on the Depo shot

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to rule out cervical spine disease

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam

Considering the symptoms referee mainly to the cervical area, it's advisable to evaluate for the Spine compression through an MRI Spine.

Deposit shots usually are not associated with symptoms you described.

Cervical spine disease is usually associated with numbness and tingling sensation.

Further management if any is largely based on test reports.

Meanwhile, I advise oral pills of MATILDA ER one pill once a day for 3 months to prevent any imminent nerve damage.

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj