Suggest Treatment For Leg Numbness

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

Question: Hi I have a bulging disc on my lower back that is pressing on the nerve on my leg causing pain.. I'm starting to feel numbness on my leg should I go to the ER because of the numbness or should I wait for my Dr's appt with the orthopedic on Tuesday?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait for your Dr's appt with the orthopaedic .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

As you are having numbness of legs, you may need to get the offending prolapsed discs should be operated. This prolapsed disc causing pressure over your nerves.

You can wait for your Dr's appt with the orthopedic on Tuesday.Meanwhile-

Avoid forward bending, lifting weights. You can take pain killer and muscle relaxant combination prescribed by your doctor for pain relief like Tablet Diclofenac and Thicolchicoside twice a day. You can put hot water bottle to the painful areas for relief from muscle spasm.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar