Question 1

what does it mean if pain in my butt feels like pinched nerve hurts bad what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Muscle strain, nerve irritation, nerve compression and stress are some possibilities.

Question 2

can inflammation in a pinched nerve mean your body is attacking it's self.

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Compression: The mechanism is different, usually through mechanical compression from inflammed structures, which in a sense might sound like the body is attacking itself. A typical example of a disease in which there is damage due to immunity directed to its own nerves is multiple sclerosis and that will be a good example for an immune mediated disease, or body attacking itself.

Question 3

i have had a pinched nerve in neck which caused pain in fingers/hands but now just my neck. does this mean it is getting better? my neck is worse now

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Possibly: It is possible you are getting better.  A 'pinched' nerve may be due to disc herniation or bony spur, and it can 'settle down' after the initial inflammation resulting in resolution of the pain/numbness in the arm/hand.  This is ideal, allowing conservative management.  If there is ever any associated weakness in the arm, it is important to see neurologist/neurosurgeon as surgery may be needed.

Question 4

what does it mean when i get a weird pain in thumb that travels up my arm it is a weird sensation.. pinched nerve maybe? i fell on back multiple times

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Cervical disk?: Pain that extends up or down the arm might be due to a cervical disk with compression.  The history of falls is also consistent with this.  I would get an MRI and start with conservative treatment. Physiotherapy and nsaids work well and often alleviate the discomfort.  If ther is any weakness in the arm a consultation with a spine surgeon is  recommended.

Question 5

if i am feeling pain in lower back & pain radiates around hip to hernia repair site, does that mean i have pinched nerve or could hernia be back ?

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Likely back problem: Could be two problems. Hernias don't cause back pain.  Although back pain could radiate around to the lateral hip and possibly into the front of you hip. You should also think about the hip as a source of pain given your age. Try laying down on your back, flex up you hip and then rotate it. If there is pain or limited motion compared to the other side then it might be hip. See an orthopaedist.

Question 6

does the following mean 2 pinch nerves?
1. degenerative disc disease at the c2-c3 level to result in mild to moderate spinal canal stenosis at this level.
2.. degenerate changes at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels resulting in mild to moderate spinal cana

Accepted Answer

Could mean 3: The word should you use could describe up to three nerves involved. Depending on the specifics , that could be three nerves with branches on each side for a total of six. It could also mean central stenosis involving the entire spinal cord. The findings on the films need to be matched up with your physical findings for an accurate determination. The Doctor Who ordered the study should be able to explain that to you.

Question 7

how can you tell if you have a pinched nerve?

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Sciatica: True sciatica is leg pain that shoots from back, down the leg past the knee. This mimics the path of the sciatic nerve, thus it's name. It may be associated with numbness, burning pain, or weakness in the leg. Radiculopathy (pinched nerve in neck) has similar symptoms but into the arm and/or hand. See a doc if symptoms progress or bowel/bladder problems. Mri is best for confirming diagnosis.

Question 8

how do you know if you have a pinched nerve in your back?

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Back Pain: Lower back pain with radicular pain (shooting pain) to the buttocks and/or lower extremity.  The pain can be constant or intermittent, and can be easily aggravated by certain physical activities.

Question 9

is it ok to do yoga when you have a pinched nerve?

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Yes: You will likely need to adjust what you do based on your pain/symptoms, and there may be some positions/activities which you will be unable to do.  If you experience weakness or numbness or bowel/bladder symptoms, you should stop and see a physician.

Question 10

how can you determine if you have a pinched nerve in neck?

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Radicular pain: If you have a significant 'pinching' of a nerve in neck you may get root pain, tingling and numbness along the appropriat nerve to the fingers a neurologist can tell you where the problem is somtimes with the aid of an emg(electro myogram, an electrical study of the nerve and muscles)  the symptoms may be due to the peripheral nerves such as the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome.

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What does it mean if you have a pinched nerve in your butt

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What does it mean if pain in my butt feels like pinched nerve hurts bad what can it be?

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I have had a pinched nerve in neck which caused pain in fingers/hands but now just my neck. does this mean it is getting better? my neck is worse now

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What does it mean when i get a weird pain in thumb that travels up my arm it is a weird sensation.. pinched nerve maybe? i fell on back multiple times

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If i am feeling pain in lower back & pain radiates around hip to hernia repair site, does that mean i have pinched nerve or could hernia be back ?

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Does the following mean 2 pinch nerves? 1. degenerative disc disease at the c2-c3 level to result in mild to moderate spinal canal stenosis at this level. 2.. degenerate changes at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels resulting in mild to moderate spinal cana

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How can you tell if you have a pinched nerve?

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