Dr. Jean-Pierre Mobasser

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

Difficult to say: Pet scans are an incredible technology but not for reasons that you'd get an MRI or ct scan for. Without knowing why you feel a pet scan might be usef... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Could an abscess of the tonsils lead to spinal meningitis?

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

Highly unlikely: It would be extraordinarily difficult to contract spinal meningitis in this manner. But if you have any concerns, it's always better to convey your co... Read More

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A 60-year-old male asked:

I've recently received an epidural steroid injection. in light of recent news should i be e worried about spinal meningitis?

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

Not necessarily: There are a few different steroidal compounds used in an esi, and the concern was with one type only. If you have not yet developed symptoms, it's lik... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Will an abscess of the tonsils lead to spinal meningitis?

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

Highly unlikely: There is a chance for anything, but it would be extraordinarily difficult to contract spinal meningitis in this way.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

For 5 days i have had diarheea and severe anxiety without known triggers. i'm really hungry but nothing appeals to me. some low back pain. help!

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

Talk to your PCP: You should make an appointment with your primary care physician immediately for a complete exam. Your pcp can conduct a careful physical examination o... Read More

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A member asked:

How long following a multilevel laminectomy should i wait to have major dental work done ?

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

It's complicated: Actually there isn't an easy answer. There is not a lot of true literature on this. If a patient can wait, then i would advise them to wait 4-6 weeks ... Read More

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A member asked:

I feel very ill stomch cramps vomiting heartburn back pain?

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

See your doctor: It's difficult to know the cause of your symptoms. You should make an appointment with your family doctor. If you've been in bed for a few days with ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I was told 1 epidural steroid injection can last a lifetime? true? another doc told me 2 months.

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

Varies.: For some people, an esi can calm down the nerves in the spine enough so that pain is alleviated for a long period of time - there is a chance for life... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

What could a person with spotty vision and weak muscles have?

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience

Unsure: There are really too many possible reasons for these symptoms, and it would be difficult to know if they were even related without a physical exam, wh... Read More

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