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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain That Radiates To The Legs
Question: my left leg started hurting with sharp pains down the back. I was going to therapy for back then they slowed down. my 2nd gave me a shot into muscle and muscle relaxers . it now hurts on the inner thigh numb on calf and a numbing pain in foot. my leg will give out. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
Could be Sciatica due to slip disc
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
If you are evidencing raising pain from your buttock or lower back to the bank of your calves, it's possible you may have Sciatica due to slip disc.
Avoid bending forwards or lifting weights. Apply hot packs to the affected region.
Do get an xray and MRI of the lumbosacral spine and upload them for my review.
Take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for 2 months and Tablet Neurobion forte twice a day for 2 months. You may need a written prescription from doctor for pregabalin.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Could be Sciatica due to slip disc
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
If you are evidencing raising pain from your buttock or lower back to the bank of your calves, it's possible you may have Sciatica due to slip disc.
Avoid bending forwards or lifting weights. Apply hot packs to the affected region.
Do get an xray and MRI of the lumbosacral spine and upload them for my review.
Take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for 2 months and Tablet Neurobion forte twice a day for 2 months. You may need a written prescription from doctor for pregabalin.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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