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I have cervical radiculopathy which causes tingling sensation in my fingers. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, A month ago I was diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy by an ER (Emergency Room) doctor. Since then, I have seen my PCP (Primary Care Physician) I have had X-rays and an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) done. I have an appointment with the neurosurgeon on the after 10 ten days. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you describe could be consistent with a cervical disc problem but are not specific to how severe it might be. Numbness of the face is usually associated with disc problems in the neck, although I have seen patients complain about it in the past. The physi... Read Full »
Can Thumb Twitching Be A Sign Of Cervical Disc Herniation Worsening?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old female with asthma. I have cervical disc herniation for 10 years. Over the past 5 months, symptoms were back with tingling, weakness and shooting pain in arms. I tried medications like Celebrex, Lyrica and also massage, physiotherapy, chiropractor and acupuncture, b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A herniated disc in the neck can cause three potential problems: Injury and degeneration of the disc can cause neck pain that is not related to nerve problems, and this is not usually a need for surgery. If the disc and bone spurring that form for long-standing problems ... Read Full »