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What Causes Foot Pain While Suffering From Spinal Disc Herniation?
Question: I have a herniated disk at l5 s1. The mri shows the left nerve root being compressed. Can this cause pain in my right foot?
Hello,
yes, nerve compression may cause pain and numbness in the area of nerve-distribution. The foot is usually affected with compression in this level.
Kind Regards!
yes, nerve compression may cause pain and numbness in the area of nerve-distribution. The foot is usually affected with compression in this level.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have had two epidurals and my back seems very weak. I have another appointmemt at the spine hospital in two weeks. Is it to early to ask for a microdisectomy surgery?
Brief Answer:
you should consult an orthopedics specialist for that
Detailed Answer:
An orthopedics specialist is the right person to discuss surgical options. The main idea is that surgical options are to be considered either when there are motor disorders (like weakness of the leg - in comparison to your other leg) or serious sensory disorders (severe non-improving pain). Most patients recover (the pain wears off) within a month.
Kind Regards!
you should consult an orthopedics specialist for that
Detailed Answer:
An orthopedics specialist is the right person to discuss surgical options. The main idea is that surgical options are to be considered either when there are motor disorders (like weakness of the leg - in comparison to your other leg) or serious sensory disorders (severe non-improving pain). Most patients recover (the pain wears off) within a month.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have an appointment in two weeks at the spine hospital. I want surgery bc i think it would improve the level of dibilitation i am in. They have nuro surgeon ands orthopedics. Which is better? What kind of dr do i talk to about tylonol 3. I am in a lot of pain here.
Brief Answer:
Neurosurgeon for invasive management
Detailed Answer:
If invasive management is decided then a neurosurgeon should take over. Otherwise an orthopedics specialist would be the right doctor .
Pain can be managed with a combination of paracetamol, NSAID and opioids.
Kind Regards!
Neurosurgeon for invasive management
Detailed Answer:
If invasive management is decided then a neurosurgeon should take over. Otherwise an orthopedics specialist would be the right doctor .
Pain can be managed with a combination of paracetamol, NSAID and opioids.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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