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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Spot On Lower Back
Question: Hi doc, I'm 61 and worked all my life with no problems till about 2 years ago. (In hind sight, I realize I've had this coming for a while. I started using different chairs and balls to sit on). I started with burning pain while sitting or lying down. I've got a severe sore spot on my right low back. I cannot sit without pain. Car ride is extremely painful. After doing a car trip or even some minor activity, I pay severely for it when I try to lie down. Nights are horrible. I can just lie on my stomach with little pain or discomfort. I've had 3 surgeries in 18 months (incl right SIJ fused) but still having this pain. I have a misaligned and degenerated pubis symphysis (sp?) What could be the reason for this? My quality of life is bad. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Nerve root entrapment. Please upload MRI. Take Gabapentin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Do you have weakness of your lower limbs?
Do you have Diabetes?
Do you have Ankylosing spondylitis ?
Since you have had rhizotomies and spinal injections, I presume that you have a possible lumbar canal stenosis with nerve root entrapment.
I suggest you get an MRI done of your spine, get tested for Diabetes.
You can take Tablet Gabapentin once at night for 1 month, as this can help with the burning sensation.
Also Methylcobalamine injections will help with nerve regeneration.
Kindly respond to my queries for me to be in a better position to help you.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Nerve root entrapment. Please upload MRI. Take Gabapentin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Do you have weakness of your lower limbs?
Do you have Diabetes?
Do you have Ankylosing spondylitis ?
Since you have had rhizotomies and spinal injections, I presume that you have a possible lumbar canal stenosis with nerve root entrapment.
I suggest you get an MRI done of your spine, get tested for Diabetes.
You can take Tablet Gabapentin once at night for 1 month, as this can help with the burning sensation.
Also Methylcobalamine injections will help with nerve regeneration.
Kindly respond to my queries for me to be in a better position to help you.
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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