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Mr Malcolm thompson

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malcolm86164
malcolm86164

 Ive had pins & needles for 6 months in my hands now after a operation on, my, back is thar anything I can take or do.

thank you

Malcolm.

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  • dorothy04749
    dorothy04749 malcolm86164

    Posted

    Hi Malcolm

    Sounds like possible nerve damage, the only way to find out is seek a Neurosurgical opinion, get referred by GP asap, and see what the Neuro specialist states, and ask him how he thinks it occurs. 

    Usually this sort of thing wears off within three months, and gets back to normal, it is now 6 months so if there is nerve damage you need to know if nerve has started to regenerate in the last six months which can still hold out hope for you.

    Hope this helps.  Dot

    • derek76
      derek76 dorothy04749

      Posted

      If it is an NHS appointment  it will be a long wait. I was qouted 38 weeks to see a neurosurgeon in Sussex and was told that I was 611 on the list. I had to go privately. Previously I waited 6 months to see a neurologist.
  • paula69370
    paula69370 malcolm86164

    Posted

    Soorry to hear you're having problems with your hands.    My spinal operation left me with poor sensation in my legs and feet and loss of balance.    All I can say is that it seems as though some nerves to your arms are being squeezed somewhere.   I hope you can get an appointment with a neurologist.         I've had some chiroptractic treatment privately which has helped a bit.  I went to a McTimoney one, which is more gentle than the standard one.    Afraid it's not cheap, but if you can afford a few sessions it may help.  Best wishes

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