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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Disk Protrusion In L5/S1
Question: I was diagnosed disk protrusion in L5/S1 compressing in S1 nerve on left side 6 weeks ago.Initially i was having continuous pain in my left buttock but no pain or discomfort in thigh or calf. Doctor advised bed rest and some medicines for 1st 3 weeks and after 3 weeks Pain in buttock was gone but will pain if i walk normally, If some pain occurred it will vanish as soon as i lie down on bed , its then the Doctor advised physiotherapy for next 3 week with some medicines. During this period i started to have some discomfort in my left thigh and calf but it was not pain on the other hand my general condition improved with physiotherapy as i started walking normally without any pain and can now walk 2 km in morning and evening, without any significant pain. Now from last two days i am having pulsating pain in my left calf area and slight discomfort in my thigh but no continuous pain in my buttock. I am worried if my back protrusion is aggravating or improving as symptoms are contradictory.Continuous buttock pain gone but pulsating pain in calf appeared after physiotherapy.
Brief Answer:
Symptoms may fluctuate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting your query.
I have gone through your symptoms and treatment taken so far.
It is common for pain to fluctuate in cases of L5/S1 disc protrusion. There is no need to worry about that.
Common precautions needed are- avoid lifting heavy weights and avoid forward bending.
Physiotherapy should be continued.
Medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules may help in relieving nerve pain.
With these measures, about 80-90% people get better. In the remaining, epidural injections and surgery may be needed.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Symptoms may fluctuate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting your query.
I have gone through your symptoms and treatment taken so far.
It is common for pain to fluctuate in cases of L5/S1 disc protrusion. There is no need to worry about that.
Common precautions needed are- avoid lifting heavy weights and avoid forward bending.
Physiotherapy should be continued.
Medications such as pregabalin or gabapentin capsules may help in relieving nerve pain.
With these measures, about 80-90% people get better. In the remaining, epidural injections and surgery may be needed.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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