Hello, I am male, 38 years old and have no previous illnesses, but I am overweight and have herniated discs in the lumbar spine. Since 2016, I have been experiencing fasciculations mainly in the calves while at rest. In 2016, I also suffered from cra...
Hello, My wife currently has a series of symptoms, the causes and potential connections of which are not entirely clear. Here is the "list"... - Several months ago, unusual tingling/discomfort in one thigh at night, stronger than usual after exerti...
Hello, can you please explain the findings of the MRI? I am most interested in whether the cervical spine stenosis is narrowing the spinal cord and if surgery is necessary. Or if pain therapy and rehabilitation sports would be beneficial. I do have p...
Hello, I have a question for an orthopedic doctor. I have sent you a report from the MRI. Could you please explain the report to me? Will surgery be necessary? Is the nerve pinched? I am experiencing pain. I am 64 years old and female. Thank you in a...
Hello, I am a 34 year old male with the following pre-existing conditions: - Overweight - Lower back pain orthopedically cleared (acupuncture, back exercises) - Fasciculations for 1 year all over the body, mainly in the calves (Neurologically no f...
Hello, For about 3 weeks I have been experiencing muscle twitches in my right calf. It mainly occurs on the inner side, but also on the outer side, with pulsating sensations in various locations. I notice it more sporadically than constantly, and t...
Multiple herniated discs and shingles!? Briefly, the situation is as follows: A family member suffered from multiple herniated discs before Christmas (confirmed with an MRI in Dec. 2015), which initially caused severe back pain. In early January (pr...
Hello, Today an MRI of my cervical spine was taken. Could you please take a look at the photos? I would like to know if it could be a herniated disc. Unfortunately, my appointment with my orthopedist is in 3 weeks :-( Thank you in advance. https://...
Hello, I have severe back pain in the lumbar area and when exerting myself, I feel a stabbing pain in my left chest which is very uncomfortable. I am 37 years old and work as a specialist in inpatient care, where I always have to function. I have bee...
Hello, I have several health problems and I'm not sure what it could be or where to go for help. Symptoms: - Pain in lower back and knees, primarily on the left side. - Chest pain, on the ribs - Tingling and slight pain in the left abdomen. - Tingl...
Good morning. I hope you can give me some advice. In November, I had a minor accident where I stubbed my right foot on a sidewalk slab. I had a painful bruise on my foot, which quickly healed. However, since then I have been experiencing constant se...
Hello. I have a question regarding fibromyalgia (FMS). About 6 years ago, my wife was diagnosed with this condition. She has severe pain in her arms, legs, hands, back, and chest, as well as muscle weakness and cramps, numbness, tingling, fatigue s...
I have been diagnosed with a 1.8cm prolapse at L4/5, and a severe narrowing of the spinal canal. I am experiencing pain in my left leg (outer edge) and taking Ibuprofen 600. The doctor recommended a PRT injection, but I declined due to fear of side e...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am aware that without thorough examinations, a remote diagnosis based solely on the patient's descriptions is very difficult. Nevertheless, I would appreciate any possible answers or hints that I can then pursue in real life. I ...
My son-in-law strained his back yesterday while waterskiing on vacation due to a sudden start. That's why I asked here yesterday. The doctor reassured me and said that such a strain will go away after a few days. My concern was a herniated disc. Now...
My son-in-law, 29 years old and physically fit, injured his back while water skiing on holiday, specifically while jerking off. That is, he has been experiencing strong pain in the lower back since then. His fear now is that it could be a herniated d...
Hello, I have been experiencing back pain on the right side at the level of the arm or slightly below it. It is the muscle end on the back approximately 10 cm to the right of the spine. I have been having these pains for about 4 months, around 2-3 t...
I am a pain patient and my doctor has prescribed me 500mg of Paracetamol twice a day for long-term use due to a herniated disc. I am female, 173cm tall and weigh 70kg. Now I drink one to two beers daily. Is this dangerous?...
Deafness in the back after a herniated disc Examination by the radiologist: MRI of the lumbar spine on 17.09.2012: Steep thoracolumbar alignment. Older Schmorl's node at the base plate of TH11. Small hemangiomas at L1 and L3. No vertebral slippage....
Hello, I hope you can help me. About 2 weeks ago, I had a strong cough while lying on the couch. I experienced a sharp, tearing pain in the left groin area. I felt nauseous because the pain was unbearable. After 15 minutes, it got better. Since then,...
I have had a bad hip for 3 years now, and now my discs are starting to hurt as well, so I feel pain in my lower back. I no longer have health insurance, I am 62 years old, and I am wondering if there are injections available for the pain? Currently t...
I have been experiencing mild dizziness in my head for about 2 weeks. My primary care physician says it may not be real vertigo, as it doesn't feel like the room is spinning. It's hard to describe the feeling... when I turn my head or see moving imag...
Dear Dr. [Last Name], Are lesions on the ulnar nerve, which cause severe pain including clinical symptoms, always clearly evidenced by neurophysiological measurements, or can lesions with severe pain on the ulnar nerve also exist when the measuremen...
Hello, I am 29 years old and two years ago I was diagnosed with disc protrusions in the lumbar and cervical spine with arthritic changes, chronic bilateral lumboischialgia, and chronic neuroborreliosis. Sometimes I have extreme pain and sometimes I ...
I have a herniated disc and recurring problems with my right hip. Yesterday, I spent half the day lying down and the other half sitting. Today, I have lower back pain on the right side. Could this be due to lack of movement?...
