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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Lower Back Numbness
Question: About 10 years ago I herniated a disk in my lower back. I believe I recovered completely except for some numbness around about my right quad. I exercise at least 4 times a week and have had no problems That is until this week. You see, I'm a process server and for three nights, not consecutive, this past week, I sat or reclined in my small car for up to 14 hours at a time. It seems my back was getting worse after each stakeout sessions so I'm thinking that that has something to do with my situation. What should I do? I'm on medi-Cal and will soon be on medicare as I'm 65 years old.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of lumbosacral disc prolapse
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms seems to be disc related.
You need to take bed-rest with pain killers and muscle relaxant.
A need for MRI spine may be there if clinical examination shows any neurodeficit , sensory loss or reflex loss.
Pain modulator drugs like Pregabalin or Amitryptiline or Gabapentin may also be taken.
Avoid stooping forward, weight lifting, squatting.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Possibility of lumbosacral disc prolapse
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms seems to be disc related.
You need to take bed-rest with pain killers and muscle relaxant.
A need for MRI spine may be there if clinical examination shows any neurodeficit , sensory loss or reflex loss.
Pain modulator drugs like Pregabalin or Amitryptiline or Gabapentin may also be taken.
Avoid stooping forward, weight lifting, squatting.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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