Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Degenerated Discs In Lower Back

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015

Question: I have degenerated discs in my lower back and now have arm and Han numbness. I work a full time job as a professional and by the end of most long days, I'm in extreme pain. My PCP was prescribing pain medication, but now says she no longer wants to. I take a small dose and have never abused or taken the medication other than as prescribed. What can I do to be treated fairly and prescribed the medication that helps my pain. Thank you for your advice.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
compression of nerve root in cervical spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is numbness in your arm and hand and pain associated with it.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalamin medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level

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

Take care

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