PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Herniated Disc, MRI, and 2nd trimester pregnancy

Re: Herniated Disc, MRI, and 2nd trimester pregnancy

From: samir (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:02:25 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 30 Sep 2002, Temple wrote: >
>Through a complete exam by an orthopaedic surgeon I was diagnosed during
>my second trimester with a herniated or ruptured cervical disc. My
>symptoms continue to progress including weakness and numbness in both
>hands, terrible pain under my right shoulder blade, and an inablility to
>remain normally active due to the severity of the pain. However, I can
>decrease the pain by simply staying in bed. Physical therapy has not
>helped so far. My question is this: since I need prescription pain
>medication to deal with this condition, which is potentially more
>harmful? The medication throughout the pregnancy, or an MRI to further
>diagnose my condition which may lead to surgery? I have conflicting
>reports from my OB/GYN and my general practitioner and would appreciate
>another opinion.
>
>--
>Temple Rouhani, mother of three 3, 6, and 14
>

the orthpedic surgeon should tell you whether you need urgent surgery to avoid the consequences of ruptured disc or you can wait untill after delivery in which case safe pain kiler should be used

-- SAmir Fouad Aziz Assist Professor OB.Gyn Director Gyn.oncology Al-AZhar University-Egypt Editorial advisor OBgyn.net(P&B,Gyn.Oncology)

This is for teaching purposes only

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