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Question: I'm currently experiencing lower back pain but I notice the top of my right food feels funny. Not numb but almost like it fell asleep. Sometimes tingly
When will I get a response? I'm on east coast and it's getting late need to get up for work in morning
When will I get a response? I'm on east coast and it's getting late need to get up for work in morning
Brief Answer:
Possibility of lumbosacral radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You may be having lumbosacral radiculopathy due to nerve root compression.
The abnormal sensation is due to compression.
Is there any weakness of foot, any slippage of slippers?
Any urinary complains?
You need to avoid stooping forward, lifting heavy objects, squatting position.
Take pain killers with muscle relaxant like etoricoxib or Aceclofenac with thiocholchicoside or tizanidine.
Pain modulator drugs like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used.
You need to get lumbar spine Mri if symptoms persists.
Visit a neurologist for detailed examination and investigation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Possibility of lumbosacral radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You may be having lumbosacral radiculopathy due to nerve root compression.
The abnormal sensation is due to compression.
Is there any weakness of foot, any slippage of slippers?
Any urinary complains?
You need to avoid stooping forward, lifting heavy objects, squatting position.
Take pain killers with muscle relaxant like etoricoxib or Aceclofenac with thiocholchicoside or tizanidine.
Pain modulator drugs like pregabalin or amitryptiline or gabapentin can be used.
You need to get lumbar spine Mri if symptoms persists.
Visit a neurologist for detailed examination and investigation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Is there anything i can do besides the medication you suggested. Obviously i cannot obtain these medications and need something otc until i can see a doctor .
Brief Answer:
Take precautions, rest and pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Follow the precautions as advised.
Local pain ointment and pain killers may be available over the counter.
Get complete examination and evaluation once you reach your native place.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take precautions, rest and pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Follow the precautions as advised.
Local pain ointment and pain killers may be available over the counter.
Get complete examination and evaluation once you reach your native place.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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