What Causes Imbalance Issues And Pins And Needle Sensations In The Hand?

Posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2016

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Question : I had a 3 level cervicle fusion surgery 3 years ago. All was going very well. However, for the past year, I often lose my balance for a split second, causing unsteadiness and sometimes falling. I also have "pins 'n needles" in my hand, seemingly for no reason. Would these be side affects from the cervical fusion, or coming from the about degenerating disc? (I also get sharp, burning pain at the base of my skull)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
not due to cervical fusion

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.this is not not due to cervical fusion.It seems ,it is due to degenerating disc or degenerating brain.Kindly go for MRI of brain and cervical spine and get consult with neurophysician. I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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