Question 1

my bro in law is in agony with acute brachial neuritis . he can't sleep on a night and needs help. have you any suggestions to manage the pain? thanks

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: A pain specialist can do a temporary brachial nerve block.  Consult your doctor if there is a physician that could do this.

Question 2

what is brachial neuritis or radiculitis?

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Brachial Neuritis: Brachial neuritis is when there is inflamation or irritation to a nerve or nerve root.  The inciting agent can be a disc herniation infection or something similar.

Question 3

what to do if i have been diagnosed with brachial neuritis and would like to know more about it?

Accepted Answer

Parsonage-turner: Parsonage-Turner Syndrome is acute brachial neuritis or inflammation of the nerves that exit the spinal canal in the cervical spine (neck). The syndrome begins with severe pain in the shoulder and arm that progresses to weakness and numbness. The symptoms often begin after a upper respiratory infection or pulling on a heavy object. Men in their 40-60s are most affected.

Question 4

what is brachial neuritis? how is it treated and can it be in both arms?

Accepted Answer

Brachial Plexus-itis: Branchial neuritis is inflammation or swelling of the Brachial Plexus which is a conglomeration of nerves that come together in the axillary region of the body and distribute to the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand.  The upshot is pain, weakness in the upper limb and numbness/tingling sensations.  Unusual for it to be in both arms at once but possible.

Question 5

can you tell me about spinal cord compression, radiculopathy and brachial neuritis. what i would like to know i?

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy : Spinal cord compression is often caused by a combination of a herniated disc and bone spurs (osteophytes). Radiculopathy is a compression of the nerve root as it exits the spinal canal.  Brachial neuritis (Parsonage Turner Syndrome) is inflammation of the nerves that have already exited the spinal canal but have not reached their target muscle group.

Question 6

have brachial neuritis (cause unknown e.g virus vs disc prolapse) could alternative medicines help? eg chiropractic /physiotherapy help? if so which?

Accepted Answer

I am not aware: of any scientific evidence that chiropractic or alternative medicine can help brachial neuritis.  Consult with a neurologist for recommendation.

Question 7

i had neck injury 2014 pain at time 8/10 now 3-4/10 brachial neuritis radiculitis.pinched nerves in neck. mri done 2015 i relate to injury  advise ?

Accepted Answer

See a neurosurgeon: for either injection to decrease inflammation and/or pain, physical therapy, or surgical options to reduce the impingement/entrapment effects or fix the underlying source.   Hope this helps and thank you for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 8

can brachial neuritis cause tremors in the upper body and tingling in the hands? what's the cause? had a neg brain, neck, and back mri.

Accepted Answer

Neurology consult: brachial neuritis should not cause tremors in your upper body; however, may affect your hands. Call your neurologist for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 9

what viruses can cause brachial neuritis? fever x1 week then left shoulder pain x1 week then left arm weakness. md believes caused by virus. agree?

Accepted Answer

Parsonage Turner: The brachial plexus painful paralysis may not be a direct virus infection of the nerves, but as a consequence of an immune attack. Upper respiratory virus infection - your immune system mounts an attack - and (by accident) attacks molecules in your brachial plexus myelin sheath. ("collateral damage" so to speak.) the condition is called parsonage turner syndrome. Pls discuss with your md.

Question 10

what is the treatment for optic neuritis?

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Optic neuritis : treatment of optic neuritis is usually with intravenous steroids for three days which hastens recovery of vision but does not change visual outcome.  Follow up with an ophthalmologist and neurologist are important to assure that the cause of the optic neuritis is properly identified and treatment for the underlying cause (for example multiple sclerosis in some cases) is initiated.

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My bro in law is in agony with acute brachial neuritis . he can't sleep on a night and needs help. have you any suggestions to manage the pain? thanks

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What is brachial neuritis or radiculitis?

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What to do if i have been diagnosed with brachial neuritis and would like to know more about it?

A member asked:

What is brachial neuritis? how is it treated and can it be in both arms?

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Can you tell me about spinal cord compression, radiculopathy and brachial neuritis. what i would like to know i?

A member asked:

Have brachial neuritis (cause unknown e.g virus vs disc prolapse) could alternative medicines help? eg chiropractic /physiotherapy help? if so which?

A member asked:

I had neck injury 2014 pain at time 8/10 now 3-4/10 brachial neuritis radiculitis.pinched nerves in neck. mri done 2015 i relate to injury advise ?

A member asked:

Can brachial neuritis cause tremors in the upper body and tingling in the hands? what's the cause? had a neg brain, neck, and back mri.

A member asked:

What viruses can cause brachial neuritis? fever x1 week then left shoulder pain x1 week then left arm weakness. md believes caused by virus. agree?

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What is the treatment for optic neuritis?

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