
Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain

I have had significant lower back pain on the right side for about two weeks, sort of like a burning sensation. Yesterday, the pain moved to my left lower back and pain is radiating down my left leg. My left leg is extremely weak to the point of nearly falling when I go to take a step or stand up. I do have some slight scoliosis but this sort of pain is new to me.
I have recently become concerned about MS... I seem to have many of the symptoms at various times and have also been tested twice for Lupus with negative results. Could MS be something to research further or seek physician help with?
I just noticed that when there is no pressure on the left leg, such as sitting or standing and when I lift it without touching anything, the pain goes away.
You may be having disc herniation in the back
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I can assure you that this is not MS. So do not be worried about this. Most probably you are having herniation of the disc in the spine and it is causing nerve compression leading to sharp pain in the leg.
I would recommend you to get MRI of the spine to confirm this diagnosis. If there is disc herniation seen on MRI then further management will depend on in which stage your problem is.
1.If it is in early sage with mild compression then you need to take Pregabalin m one daily along with back muscle strengthening exercises.
2.Avoid forward bending or weight lifting.
3.Do not do any long hours travelling or jerky activities.
if compression is in advance stage then you might need surgery.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks


Would I need to find an Orthopaedic physician?
You can show it to orthoapedic doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes It would be best if you can show it to an orthoapedic doctor who can offer you better advise. If you do not get one then show it to physcian. Please share that MRI with me also. I will try my best to help you.
thanks


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The clinic doc thinks it is Sciatica but I have had Sciatica and this doesn't feel like that.
Sciatica is same as nerve compression in the back
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sciatica is same as nerve compression in the back. It is called sciatica becuase sciatic nerve compression is most common. It may occur with different symptoms. So do not be confuse.Try to get your MRI as soon as possible which will confirm the diagnosis.
Till then take Pregabalin and Methylcobal tablet one daily at night time.
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
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