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What Causes Backache And Numbness In The Lower Arm?
Hai,I,m a 34 yrs old nursing officer in sri lanka.before 2 month while patient getting proped up I have a back pain.after few hours I have lower limb numbness.after 1 week I,m suffered severe up ot down full back painlower limb pain.MRI test done & findings are posterior mid line annular tear of c5/c6 disc.now I have severe neck radiated to left arm ,mid back&behind to scapular.I cant do daily works due to pain.because I,m suffering fear of my future. Please doctor give me a answer about that & can I getting well.thank you.
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Sat, 17 Jun 2017
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Dear sir
Went through your history as is evident from your history that you are suffering from degenerative disk disease and now it has involved cervical spine causing neck pain and radiculopathy, go for MRI C_spine and yes with proper treatment and precautions you will be able to continue your job.
Went through your history as is evident from your history that you are suffering from degenerative disk disease and now it has involved cervical spine causing neck pain and radiculopathy, go for MRI C_spine and yes with proper treatment and precautions you will be able to continue your job.
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