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I had an operation in july 2008 to have a titanium screw fitted in my neck, since then over the years old patientive had numerous aches and pains in my neck sometimes to the point where i feel sick, is it going to be like this for the rest of my life?
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Orthopedic Surgeon
Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I have read your query with diligence.Will you please answer some questions so that i can help you-
-What was the reason to have surgery for neck?
-Is there any loss of sensation or weakness at upper or lower limb?
-Are you suffering from any chronic disease like diabetes or high blood pressure?
Please reply. Once you do, i can guide you further,
Regards.
i had a car accident and fractured a bone in my neck
theres no loss of sensation or weakness
i dont have diabetes or high blood pressure
Thank you for the additional information.
The absence of weakness & loss of sensation is a good thing. It rules out bony injury which might have compressed your nerves.
The aches & pain can be due to muscle weakness .There may be other reasons for that like anemia, vitamin D deficiency, deficiency of vitamin B complex etc.
So you should get yourself evaluated. You need to get tested for the deficiencies mentioned above.
Muscle weakness can be improved with good physiotherapy & deficiency can be treated by taking a balanced diet, green leafy vegetables & fresh fruits. Vitamin D & B complexe supplements can also be taken. For severe pain, I usually prescribe a combination of tramadol with paracetamol.
Hope this was helpful to you. Let me know if you have further queries.
With best wishes.