instruction: hello doctor I got cervical neuropathy 10 days back got mri days back on bed rest analgesic got depomedrol 80 my shot pregabalin methycobalamine and oral medrol have not got any muscular weakness or um signs mild parasthesia in thumb and index finger of right hand pain has decreased by around 30 40 percent since it started 10 days back and I am not taking any nsaids for last days I have got a few concerns do these changes occur at this age 43 years how bad are the degenerative changes any need of surgical intervention how much time usually it takes for complete resolution of acute episode is it going to be a trouble in future as well I mean repeat episodes or further complications what should be the life style changes after resolution of acute episode you know the nature of a pediatricians job if at all surgery is required in future further canal stenosis causing cord compression how risky is the surgery and how are the results
output: hi I have gone through your medical history and the attached reports in detail it does not seem to be a serious matter at present yes neuropathies are common at this age usually it takes around to weeks for an acute episode to resolve depending on the symptoms if proper care is taken avoiding use of pillow avoiding lifting heavy weights neck exercises usually symptoms do not recur at present there is no need of surgery you are doing pretty well and recovering fast use cervical soft collar and take analgesic for atleast 10 days get a repeat mri after months well decompression surgery is risky and has side effects and should better be avoided