Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Lower Back And Leg

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

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Question : Hey they told me that my thyroid was normal but iam still hurting lowerback and left leg

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hernia of the vertebral disc is the most common cause.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

The symptom you prescribed doesn't seem to be related to thyroid problems.
The most probable cause is the vertebral disc hernia of the lumbar region. To confirm it you need an MRI of this region.
Until you do the MRI try not to elevate heavy loads and use analgesics like ibuprofen if you will have pain.
Hope the information will help and it will be a pleasure to answer further questions.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (59 minutes later)

I did the mri it came back normal

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome back!

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

If the MRI is normal than a clinical evaluation from an orthopedic would be of help.
Muscular or joint problem of that side may cause pain.
You do not have to worried about thyroid. Even if it wasn' t normal it doesn' t cause unilateral periferic problems.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (27 minutes later)

what u think I need to tell my doctor

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Just explain the symptoms.

Detailed Answer:

Just take the exams you have done (MRI, thyroid hormones and what else) and explain the symptoms you have ( where is the pain, how is it irradiated, from how long do you have the pain ect). Explain him if you have had any trauma.
Than he will judge if there is a joint or myscular problem.

Please close and rate the answer if you do not have further queries.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (11 minutes later)

ok thank you

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is a pleasure!

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (5 hours later)

Hey do you think it could be blood clot

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:

No,, i do not think think it is an thromboembolism because it would be a dramatic situation, the leg swollen, the skin color changed ect. and the pain in the lower back is not typical for it.

Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (12 hours later)

Hey they told me it is thyriod hyperthyroidism

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Please attach the result. Anyway it is found occasionally because it is not the cause of the pain in the lower back and leg.

Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (9 minutes later)

they didn't give it to me

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
See below

Detailed Answer:
Ok, If it is hyperthyroidism you have to start treatment with methimazole for some months and you should take the hormonal kevel under control until you find the proper dose.
Once you have the results do not hesitate to attach.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (36 minutes later)

ok I will

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Waiting to hear from you again!

Detailed Answer:
Have a nice day!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T