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Dr. Jason D. Stacy, M.D.
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Dr. Jason Stacy practices Neurological Surgery in Tupelo, MS. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Stacy prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
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Dr. Jason D. Stacy, M.D.
- Tupelo, MS
- George Washington University
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Can acupuncture help with chronic pain conditions?
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or neurosurgeon. Actually acupuncture can help with chronic pain READ MORE
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or neurosurgeon.
Actually acupuncture can help with chronic pain conditions. Also, many physical therapists perform Dry Needling which is very similar to acupuncture and covered by most insurance plans--which acupuncture usually is not.
I always include Dry Needling orders with my physical therapy orders for chronic or even acute pain conditions.
Actually acupuncture can help with chronic pain conditions. Also, many physical therapists perform Dry Needling which is very similar to acupuncture and covered by most insurance plans--which acupuncture usually is not.
I always include Dry Needling orders with my physical therapy orders for chronic or even acute pain conditions.
Painful Feet
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor, neurologist, or pain specialist. In some cases, feet pain can be READ MORE
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor, neurologist, or pain specialist.
In some cases, feet pain can be related to pinched nerves in the back. Sometimes, it can be peripheral neuropathy, especially if you are diabetic. Often medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine, and amitriptyline may help. If you're having foot pain that radiates down the leg, an MRI of the lumbar spine can be helpful. Also, spinal cord stimulation may be useful in difficult to treat cases of peripheral neuropathy or lumbar radiculopathy without an anatomic cause (as in no nerve issues identified on MRI). Sometimes a electromyogram/nerve conduction study can be helpful in making the diagnosis.
In some cases, feet pain can be related to pinched nerves in the back. Sometimes, it can be peripheral neuropathy, especially if you are diabetic. Often medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine, and amitriptyline may help. If you're having foot pain that radiates down the leg, an MRI of the lumbar spine can be helpful. Also, spinal cord stimulation may be useful in difficult to treat cases of peripheral neuropathy or lumbar radiculopathy without an anatomic cause (as in no nerve issues identified on MRI). Sometimes a electromyogram/nerve conduction study can be helpful in making the diagnosis.
Can stroke patients drive a car?
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist. This question is very tricky and very case dependent. READ MORE
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist.
This question is very tricky and very case dependent. I would talk to a neurologist about your situation since they are often the stroke specialists. I always advise caution when driving after a stroke and take it on a case-by-case basis.
This question is very tricky and very case dependent. I would talk to a neurologist about your situation since they are often the stroke specialists. I always advise caution when driving after a stroke and take it on a case-by-case basis.
Can neuropathy in the legs go away?
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist. Peripheral neuropathy is often treated by medications READ MORE
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist.
Peripheral neuropathy is often treated by medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine, or amitriptyline. PT can be important as well as controlling your blood glucose if it is related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. In some cases, spinal cord stimulation can be very useful in peripheral neuropathy. Within the last year or so, diabetic peripheral neuropathy is now an on-label indication for spinal cord stimulation. I would talk to a neurologist or spine doctor about your options.
Peripheral neuropathy is often treated by medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine, or amitriptyline. PT can be important as well as controlling your blood glucose if it is related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. In some cases, spinal cord stimulation can be very useful in peripheral neuropathy. Within the last year or so, diabetic peripheral neuropathy is now an on-label indication for spinal cord stimulation. I would talk to a neurologist or spine doctor about your options.
What should I do for nerve damage?
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or spine doctor. Nerve damage in the back depends on lots of factors--mainly READ MORE
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or spine doctor.
Nerve damage in the back depends on lots of factors--mainly how it was sustained. For instance, was it due to degenerative issues or trauma? Physical and occupational therapy is the mainstay of treatment as is medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, NSAIDs, duloxetine, and amitriptyline. Also, a good interventional pain management doctor is very important since some back issues can be mitigated by interventional procedures. In some cases, surgery is appropriate depending on the pathology and specific patient scenario.
Nerve damage in the back depends on lots of factors--mainly how it was sustained. For instance, was it due to degenerative issues or trauma? Physical and occupational therapy is the mainstay of treatment as is medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, NSAIDs, duloxetine, and amitriptyline. Also, a good interventional pain management doctor is very important since some back issues can be mitigated by interventional procedures. In some cases, surgery is appropriate depending on the pathology and specific patient scenario.
Can nerve damage be cured?
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist. Nerve damage is a complex topic. While it can't READ MORE
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist.
Nerve damage is a complex topic. While it can't be cured with medications, often with aggressive physical and occupational therapy--as well as treatments by peripheral nerve specialists--it can be improved and can heal in time, although some people don't get back to their pre-injury baseline.
Nerve damage is a complex topic. While it can't be cured with medications, often with aggressive physical and occupational therapy--as well as treatments by peripheral nerve specialists--it can be improved and can heal in time, although some people don't get back to their pre-injury baseline.
What medications help with migraine?
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist. Migraines that interfere with daily life may need READ MORE
As always, this answer does not constitute medical advice. I would advise talking to your Primary Care doctor or Neurologist. Migraines that interfere with daily life may need meds to terminate them once they begin (abortive meds) and meds to prevent them from occurring (preventative or prophylactic meds). Some meds that are used regularly are topiramate, gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxatine, and amitriptyline among others. There are newer monthly injectable medications that are great preventatives, and Botox is a great option for chronic, severe migraines. Botox is usually given by a neurologist specializing in migraine management. Hope this helps.
