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Do I need a repeat MRI for my spine
In January, I took an MRI because my cervical disc bulge symptoms got much worse and regular (I've had it for two years), with complete numbness of my right arm everyday even with simple functions like writing, typing, cooking, eating, etc. I tried different doctors, physiotherapy, ayurveda in different places because I live in a remote area (I'm a forest researcher) without doctors nearby. After my initial physiotherapy for one week, my pain and numbness extended to my left arm and shoulder. Instead of resting after, I went for another survey and both my arms went numb with severe pain in neck and upper back. In the following days, I had severe pain in right hip and slight numbness in right leg also. I tried ayurveda after this for two weeks. Now I feel okay if I absolutely don't use my arm but even walking slowly for 5 minutes starts the numbness in hand and leg. Do I need another MRI since my symptoms got worse or would that be a waste? what's the best way forward?
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Better to visit Nearest Orthopedic surgeon (Spine Surgeon), Need Clinical Examination n then According Start treatment
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Yes, get mri first
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Hello ,
To answer your question: Yes getting an MRI of cervical spine with whole spine screening is urgent and necessary
You are most probably having compressive cervical myelopathy most probably secondary to disc herniation (looking at your age) in the neck
And considering symptoms were localised first , now it has progressed meaning compression has increased
Can further progress to cause any sensory disturbance/numbness or/and motor weakness
Next Steps
Urgent MRI and Spine specialist opinion
Health Tips
Avoid lifting of heavy weight
Use of soft cervical collar
Avoid extreme neck movements/bending
Look out for any neurological weakness
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Looking at this ...you have a cervical myelopathy due to a prolapsed disc...you will need a physical consult after which we can gauge if you require am MRI or medicines would be the way .
Irrespective MRI would give a complete picture of your current status .
Next Steps
Repeat MRI if symptoms have worsened.
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
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10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes, Please get MRI done
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Patliputra Nursing Home
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9 yrs exp
Dhanbad
As per your symptoms you most likely have cervical myelopathy -disc compression which is an emergency condition and needs urgent care
Next Steps
go show nearest Orthopaedic surgeon
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