What Causes Foot Pain While Suffering From Spinal Disc Herniation?

Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017

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Question : I have a disc herniation l5 s1 and fragment is on the left nerve root. Is my t possible this is also causing right foot pain?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,pain involves both feet

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the health problems you are having.

Herniation is associated with compression of nerves roots coming out from intervertebral disc. This is expressed with pain in both feet and rarely in one only.

Physiotherapy is the best treatment along with antiinflammatory meds orally and locally.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

I need to take prilosic for acid reflux but it blocked my iron and i had low hemioglobins. Do i just take more iron supplements?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,can take, please send blood test results

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

If you could send your blood tests results, it will be great. In this way, I can evaluate how low your hemoglobin is.

Yes, you can take iron supplements, but not at the same time with prisolec.

Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (5 hours later)

What anticads can be taken the same day as iron supplements? My acid reflux is causing me estuin tube ear dysfunction.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following answers to your questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Usually, antacids or other drugs for stomach are used at least 2 hours from iron supplements intake.

Acid reflux is associated with burning sensation on the chest and increased heart rate. Sometimes this increase in heart rate is felt like ringing ears (which I suppose you are calling as Eustachian tube dysfunction).

It is important to make changes in your diet habits too, like:
- avoiding foods like spicy/chilly/oily/fried etc.
- have your dinner at least 4 hours before going to bed
- sleep with extra pillow
- avoid laying down immediately after meal
- have frequent and small portion meals

All the best.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad