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Will doctor operate if both arm and legs are weak astrophy and wasting away even stomach muscle is weak do to a compressed spinal cord or pinch nerve?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Yes: If weakness is due to spinal cord compression, that compression must be relieved on an emergency basis to prevent paralysis. Surgery may be used for that. . I think there is essential information not being shared with us here.

Answered 12/20/2014

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A member asked:

Will doctor operate if both arm and legs are weak astrophy and wasting away even stomach muscle is weak do to a compressed spinal cord or pinch nerve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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