Question 1

what are therapies for intercostal neuritis?

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See below: It is imandatory to find what is the cause of the condition.
This will determine treatment modalities which might include prescription medications of selective intercostal  nerve root block .
You need to see your doctor for recomendations regarding the future diagnostic testing and advice.

Question 2

what are the therapies needed for intercostal neuritis?

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Intercostal neuritis: The most common treatment after medication is a local injection at the point of pain with a medication that can block the pain.

Question 3

doctor said my intercostal neuritis can most likely have "no apparent cause". second opinion please?

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Intercostal neuritis: can be caused by pregnancy, thoracic surgery, chest wall trauma, tumors, infection (Varicella zoster / shingles) or inflammatory processes. It can be treated with NSAID's, anti-viral agents, antidepressants or anticonvulsants. Sometimes complimentary medicine techniques help (eg. acupuncture)

Question 4

took prednisone for intercostal neuritis and amazed at how pain free i am . is med curing the problem instead of treating it?  it sure feels like it

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No: The prednisone is actually decreasing the inflammation around the nerve.  Once you are done with the prescription the pain should not return.

Question 5

what actually causes the symptoms of neuritis?

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Neuritis not simple: An irritated nerve will produce symptoms of pain in the nerve area, and may cause weakness as well. Usually this term is used to specify a neurve related painful condition. However, sometimes the problem is in the brain and it only seems like it is in a nerve. Vestibular neuritis is a misnomer, the problem is usually in the inner ear. Brachial plexitis is also a neuritis.

Question 6

what is mono neuritis?

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Neuropathy: Mononeuritis multiplex refers to a form of peripheral nerve disorder that involves the simultaneous or sequential dysfunction of nerves typically in the lower extremities on one side.  Pain is common and involvement of the femoral nerve in the thigh is common with diabetes.  Treatment is symptomatic.

Question 7

can working in a steelmill cause optical neuritis be?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Unless you have contact with toxic solvents, or in contact with drugs which cause arteritis or vasculitis, it is most likely that your work has nothing to do with the eye issue, and other causes should be considered.  Have a thorough evaluation with first an ophthalmologist and later a neurologist.  If an MRI of brain shows additional lesions, this may be early ms.

Question 8

what is cranial neuritis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Neuritis is a word used by physicians to explain pain and inflammation of a nerve.
Cranial neuritis usually applies to a nerve exiting the skull which is specifically inflamed or painful.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: neuritis?

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Nerve Inflammation: Neuritis refers to inflammation of a peripheral or cranial nerve.  Usually involved with sensory loss and pain.

Question 10

what is vestibular neuritis?

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Vertigo: Vestibular neuritis, can be a paroxysmal, single attack of vertigo, a series of attacks, or a persistent condition which diminishes over three to six weeks. It is a type of unilateral vestibular dysfunction and may be associated with nausea, vomiting, and previous upper respiratory tract infections. It generally has no auditory symptoms, unlike labyrinthitis.

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Took prednisone for intercostal neuritis and amazed at how pain free i am . is med curing the problem instead of treating it? it sure feels like it

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What actually causes the symptoms of neuritis?

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