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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Weakness Due To A Pinched Nerve In The Back

Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017

Question: I HAVE MUSCLE WEAKNESS DUE TO A PINCHED NERVE AND SUBSEQUENT BACK SURGURY TO RELIEVE COMPRESSION ON XXXXXXX 9TH. when I WALK (USING WALKER) LEG WANTS TO GIVE WAY AND I HAVE FALLEN 5 TIMES. there IS A CONSTANT ACHE (TOOTHACHE) . hOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET RID OF THIS CONDITION (CURRENTLY TAKING PT)?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
8 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

I understand your difficulty. You need to continue physiotherapy for atleast 6 months. Take Tablet Acetaminophen 500mg thrice a day for the pain.

It could take up to 8 months for relief.

The toothache needs to be evaluated by your Dentist to rule out any sinister pathology.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (55 minutes later)

I don't have a toothache....the ache in my thigh feels like a toothache in my thigh! Dull pain!

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin D

Detailed Answer:
You could be having Vitamin D deficiency. Do get blood test for Vitamin D levels.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (9 hours later)

Is the dull ache in the thigh, buttocks, hip and lower back due to the muscle or the nerve that has to heal ?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Calcium needed for nerve membrane stabilisation

Detailed Answer:
The irritated nerve has caused muscle spasm. Calcium helps to stabilise irritated nerves.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad