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What does a doc do for brachial plexus?
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Treat symptoms: Inflammation of the plexus due to an immune rxtn (parsonage-turner) is often treated with steroids. Trauma to the arm and shoulder affecting the plexus might use pt, pain pills, muscle relaxers, nerve pain suppressors (like opioids, lyrica, (pregabalin) cymbalta, gabapentin). Occas., MRI reveals blood, infection, or a tumor, and these situations may receive an operation. Thoracic outlet may be operative.
Answered 10/3/2016
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