- Female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom has lumbar canal stenosis and can't walk more than 300 meters or stand for over 5-10 minutes. She's been getting painkiller injections every 6-8 months for the last 3 years but they're not helping anymore. The doctor prescribed Pregabid 50mg twice daily, Dupact 40mg once daily, and Mecobal 1500mg once daily. Will these meds actually help improve her condition or is surgery the better option at her age? Her MRI report shows the severity - just worried if meds can provide real relief or if we should consider surgery
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View allI'm really worried because the blood carrying nerve to the brain is blocked. I'm experiencing symptoms like blurred vision, a severe headache, slurred speech, and mild unconsciousness. Do you think surgery is necessary in this situation?
The symptoms described, including blurred vision, severe headache, slurred speech, and mild unconsciousness, indicate a potential medical emergency, such as a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), due to a blockage in the blood vessels supplying the brain; immediate medical attention is crucial, and surgery may be necessary, but a thorough evaluation by a neurologist or neurosurgeon is required to determine the best course of treatment.
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I've been doing some ab exercises, but I realized I wasn't breathing properly during them. Now, the veins in my neck hurt and I've got a headache just on the right side of my head. It's been about 6 hours since I first noticed this. How can I tell if any of the veins got damaged or ruptured?
-It's unlikely that the veins in your neck were damaged or ruptured from holding your breath during exercise. The pain could be from muscle strain or tension. If the pain persists or worsens, or if you notice swelling, bruising, or difficulty moving your
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I've been having these weird episodes where I stand up and suddenly feel really dizzy and lightheaded. My vision goes a bit blurry, and I lose my balance to the point where I almost fall over. It's pretty scary. What could be causing this? Is it something I should be worried about?
That could be Postural Hypotension, don't change your posture quickly,make it slow,have balance, consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle
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