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Question: Hi Doc,
I am having lower back pain since 2 weeks now. I have tried muscle relaxants, hot water bag, volini cream, restricted weight lifting, limited seating time. BUt havent found much relief. Doc had provided mysopaz for 5 days and now myozpas forte for 5 days ( since 3 days ) . He asked me to get an MRI scan done. He tested sensitivity on right and left foot thumb fingers and told that right one seems to be less sensitive to touch and less resistive to push. I feel tension around the left and centre side around the waistline. Due to avoiding siiting for long durations, I tend to stand a lot. This also has resulted in thight and ankle pains offlate.
Today i felt better in the morning, So did a few very light stretches ( cat stretches ). Now again i feel the tension in the back. What do you suggest doc to help me get back to recovery as quick as possible ?? Does this ring a bell for complications at this stage ?
I am having lower back pain since 2 weeks now. I have tried muscle relaxants, hot water bag, volini cream, restricted weight lifting, limited seating time. BUt havent found much relief. Doc had provided mysopaz for 5 days and now myozpas forte for 5 days ( since 3 days ) . He asked me to get an MRI scan done. He tested sensitivity on right and left foot thumb fingers and told that right one seems to be less sensitive to touch and less resistive to push. I feel tension around the left and centre side around the waistline. Due to avoiding siiting for long durations, I tend to stand a lot. This also has resulted in thight and ankle pains offlate.
Today i felt better in the morning, So did a few very light stretches ( cat stretches ). Now again i feel the tension in the back. What do you suggest doc to help me get back to recovery as quick as possible ?? Does this ring a bell for complications at this stage ?
Brief Answer:
You may be having acute disc prolapse
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
After going through your query I concluded that you may be having acute disc prolapsed as it is common in your age and it is not relieved by analgesics and muscle relaxant and also you are having some sensory deficit in feet.
It can be confirmed by MRI scan.
Its primary treatment is rest in comfortable position generally lateral position with both hip and knee flexed. Analgesic such as ibuprofen is used for pain relief. If this is not effective then strong analgesic such as tramadol can be used. Mecobalamine is helpful in sensory loss improvement. You can discuss with your Doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help.
Wishing you a good health
Take care.
You may be having acute disc prolapse
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
After going through your query I concluded that you may be having acute disc prolapsed as it is common in your age and it is not relieved by analgesics and muscle relaxant and also you are having some sensory deficit in feet.
It can be confirmed by MRI scan.
Its primary treatment is rest in comfortable position generally lateral position with both hip and knee flexed. Analgesic such as ibuprofen is used for pain relief. If this is not effective then strong analgesic such as tramadol can be used. Mecobalamine is helpful in sensory loss improvement. You can discuss with your Doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help.
Wishing you a good health
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Do you strongly suggest MRI scan in my case ??? I live in JP XXXXXXX 7th phase. If yes , could you suggest a good, affordable and relaible place for having MRI scan done ?
How serious is my case, considering my symptoms. THought pain is not extreme/high for me. BUt uponbending i do feel a subtle amount of pain .
How serious is my case, considering my symptoms. THought pain is not extreme/high for me. BUt uponbending i do feel a subtle amount of pain .
Brief Answer:
MRI beneficial to confirm disc prolapse and to rule out other diseases
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
I don’t strongly suggest MRI. But it will be beneficial to confirm disc prolapse and to rule out other diseases. I treat many of my patients by rest and analgesics without MRI by already discussed method. Walking is strictly avoided in initial days of treatment.
Since I live in XXXXXXX I don’t know about MRI centers of your area. I think your condition is mild to moderate and will improve with treatment already discussed.
Your treating doctor is best person to guide you further
You can discuss with your Doctor about it.
Hope your query gets answered.
If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
If you have no clarification then you can close the query and rate the answer.
Wishing you a good health
Take care.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
MRI beneficial to confirm disc prolapse and to rule out other diseases
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
I don’t strongly suggest MRI. But it will be beneficial to confirm disc prolapse and to rule out other diseases. I treat many of my patients by rest and analgesics without MRI by already discussed method. Walking is strictly avoided in initial days of treatment.
Since I live in XXXXXXX I don’t know about MRI centers of your area. I think your condition is mild to moderate and will improve with treatment already discussed.
Your treating doctor is best person to guide you further
You can discuss with your Doctor about it.
Hope your query gets answered.
If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
If you have no clarification then you can close the query and rate the answer.
Wishing you a good health
Take care.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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