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Pinched Nerve In Neck, Radiates Down Shoulder, Painful
For three days I have had what seems like a pinched nerve in my neck on the right side, it radiates down my shoulder into my right arm . The pain is horrendous and working on a computer for 8 hours a day using my right arm is making it worse. Is this just a pinched nerve like I first thought or something more serious that requires a visit to my MD? Thanks.
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve in the neck, as you have suspected.
The diagnosis can be confirmed with an MRI scan of the cervical spine.
Treatment consists of medications such a pregabalin to relieve pain and physiotherapy.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a pinched nerve in the neck, as you have suspected.
The diagnosis can be confirmed with an MRI scan of the cervical spine.
Treatment consists of medications such a pregabalin to relieve pain and physiotherapy.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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