Dr. Steven Arbit
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Commerce Township , MI
35 years experience male
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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United States: Arizona, Michigan
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145 Answers
38 Agrees
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Yes: Daily stretching, medications such as savella, (milnacipran) Lyrica and Cymbalta have the fda approval for this condition.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Exercise: Doing stretching exercises and core strengthening exercises will help your back. Also wearing good quality supportive shoes are important as well.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Stretching: Stretching, core strenghtening, yoga and pilates all will be helpful.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Prevent injuries: Proper stretching before and after exercise allows the muscles to both warm up and cool down to avoid injury.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Not really: There are no good clinical trials that support the use of copper products to help with pain or arthritis. However, some patients feel they are helped... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Heel cup: The treatment for repeated cases of achilles tendonitis usually consists of nsaids (motrin), daily stretching and physical therapy. A heel cup can b... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
It depends: There are multiple points in the body the treat jaw and neck pain. However which points are used for an individual is dependent upon the physical exam... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
No: Vertigo shouldn't cause these issues. Though other middle ear or brain issues can. You should see an ENT or a neurologist.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Semantics: Usually one does exercises of body building to get bigger muscles and strength traing to get stronger without necessarily getting bigger.
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Its difficult: Its difficult to explain in words without actually showing you or looking at diagrams. Usually core exercises are the best to strengthen he neck and ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Keep moving: Daily stretching is a good way to prevent a stiff neck.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
It could be: It also could be due to an old or worn out mattress.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Stretch: When you have a charley horse, stretch it out. This should help.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
No: Studies have shown that children who carry heavy back packs have an increase in upper back and neck pain. There have been no studies that suggest it ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
The bones will heal: The bones should stabilize however probably not in the correct position. This can lead to limited range of motion, chronic pain and arthritis.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Yes: Fractured (broken) ankles can be both painful and swollen. There are other conditions that can cause pain and swelling in a joint such as the ankle. ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Uncomfortable: Like a lot of medical tests emgs are not fun. I tell patients there will be some discomfort but it should be tolerable and not last too long.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
You have both: You probably have both fibromyalgia and lupus.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Yes: Both hot or cold can help with neck pain.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
SSRI: Many of the ssri or snri medications have the indication for general anxiety disorder (gad). These include prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) Lexapro and Cym... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
The Law: A physiatrist is no different then any other physician in what we can tell the parents of patients who are under 18. This also varies state by state.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Carpal ligament: The carpal ligament is cut. This allows more room for the contents of the wrist. These include the tendons, tendon sheaths and the median nerve.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
They could: They could but unlikely as it is not an emergency treatment.
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
No: It will only hurt while you are sitting.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
If you have a hand..: Anyone with a hand can get carpal tunnel syndrome. Certainly pregnant women, diabetics, hypothyroid patients and people who do a lot of hand intensiv... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Multiple: Antiinflammatory medications
therapy.
Steroid injections
rhizotomy
manipulation.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Many reasons: Muscle spasms can be the result of many different conditions. The most common are trauma and injuries. Certainly stress can cause muscle spasms as w... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Strain: The most common cause of sudden low back pain is a strain. This is usually of the muscles and the ligaments. Certainly other tissues can cause sudde... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
RICE: In the early stages after pulling a hamstring you should:
r -rest
i - ice
c- compress
e - elevate.
After the initial 48 hours gentle stretching helps.... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Two main ones: There are two main kinds of surgery for cts. Both involve cutting the carpal ligament. The first is the traditional open procedure. The second uses a... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Different ones: There are different exercises depending on what finger and what joint was involved. Using a tennis ball to squeeze is a good basic exercise.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
History and physical: A good physiatrist will take a good history and preform a comprehensive musculoskeletal examination. He /she should then look at your imaging studies... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Can be many things: This pain can be myofascial, rib pain, vascular, lung or even due to your GI tract. You should have it looked at by your doctor.
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Pulmonary rehab: Pulmonary rehab centers provide therapy for people with breathing problems. They teach energy conservation techniques, strengthening of the accessory ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
See your doctor: This can be as simple as the flu or something much more ominous. See your doctor.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Not uncommon: There are a few different treatments for coccyxdynia (pain from the tailbone). Nsaids, therapy, injections or even surgery can be done. You should ta... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Yes and No: Pantoprazole (prilosec) has been linked to arthralgia (joint pain) but not to fatigue.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
A form of arthritis: Gouty arthritis is a form of arthritis that can occur in people with gout. Actually it is one of the more destructive types of arthritis causing sign... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Autoimmune problem: This sounds like an autoimmune issue. Whether it be lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or issue related condition, you need to be evaluated by your internis... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Maybe: It depends on what blood work was normal. Were thyroid functions tested or was it only rheumatoid serology tested? It may be anxiety or depression bu... Read More
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Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Many possibilities: There are some different conditions that can cause these symptoms. The history of when it started and how it started and whether there is any associa... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
PT: I'm not sure why the physician is denying therapy for your limited mobility unless it is too soon after having your surgery.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Cold: In general icing is better then heat for muscle soreness.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
There is no best: There is no best physical therapy clinic in any geographic location. Ask your surgeon who he/she likes to use for patients after having this surgery.... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Depends on you: There are so many different back rests and so many different people. The best thing is to try a few out and see what feels the best for your individu... Read More
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Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Tap: With your middle finger of your other hand, tap firmly on the underside of the wrist where it joins the hand. If you have tingling running into your ... Read More
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Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
CTS: Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Symptoms include numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle and half of ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
SSRI/SNRI: The medications that help with this are ssris or snris. These medications such as Cymbalta (duloxetine) or Lexapro help with the chronic pain and with... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Talk to them: Tell your physicians how you feel. They should be responsive to your needs.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Arbitanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 35 years experience
Exercise: I would love to see you get involved in an extensive core exercise program. This could be started with some formal physical therapy or on your own. ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Arbit is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Arbit is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Aug 23, 2013
Excellent physician and great diagnostician.
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Thank you. I've only had my thyroid tested once about 6 months ago, so I'll go seek an internist to help me. I appreciate your input
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Thanks for your quick reply I've tried cymbalta an everything else I'm allergic to them an cymbalta didn't work at all
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! We are at home and will call Dr in the morning if it still persists.
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