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Suggest Treatment For Severe Leg Pain And Restless Legs
Question: severe leg pain also restless legs can barely stand the discomfort Had back surgery one year ago putting rods in back for scoliosis...what could be causing such leg pain? What would be the diagnosis for this...whatever..which is driving me crazy 24hour a day pain ...no pain med. helps relieve
Brief Answer:
You may need to do MRI spine with contrast again to see for nerve compress
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
You may need to do MRI spine with contrast again to see for nerve compression post surgery.
While scoliosis correction there can be nerve stretch leading to leg pain.
EMG-NCV study will help to diagnose level and severity of nerve compression.
If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor.
Epidural injection may help if no relief with these medication.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
You may need to do MRI spine with contrast again to see for nerve compress
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
You may need to do MRI spine with contrast again to see for nerve compression post surgery.
While scoliosis correction there can be nerve stretch leading to leg pain.
EMG-NCV study will help to diagnose level and severity of nerve compression.
If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor.
Epidural injection may help if no relief with these medication.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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