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Bilateral Pain In Lower Back And Thigh, Stiffness In Back And Knees, Difficulty Waking. Help

Posted on Tue, 23 Oct 2012

Question: In April 2007 I start experiencing bilateral pains in my lower back,thighs,groin,hips, knees,
calfs.
Now severe pains.Stiffness fron lower back and i thighs and knees,problem with mobility.
Difficulty waking,getting up of bed,siting down and getting up of sitting position.
Can't sleap,band down.IS GETTING WORSE.
I have been on several medications by my Dr..NOTHING IS HELPING.
Please hhelp

Answered by Dr. Praveen K Nath (52 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in.

I have gone through your history in detail. Most of your problems seem to be secondary to rheumatoid arthritis

The following measures would help:
1. Take regular treatment for rheumatoid arthritis viz analgesics , muscle relaxants , pregabalin , chlordiazepoxide & tryptomer etc

2. Get a MRI Scan of the whole spine to see any cord changes secondary to spondylosis etc

3. Drugs like baclofen/ steroids may also be tried under supervision

4. Regular physiotherapy & mobilisation is necessary

I hope all these measures will help

Let me know if you have any more concerns. My best wishes for a speedy recovery

Thanx
Dr Praveen K Nath XXXXXXX Consultant Neurosurgeon

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli