Brief Answer:
Symptoms could be due to pinched nerve at the back.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your symptoms and most probably, they could be due to pinched nerve in the lower back, which is most often caused by bulged discs.

The diagnosis can be confirmed by an MRI of lumbo-sacral spine.

Regarding arachnoiditis, it occurs in the setting of infection such as meningitis, spinal anaesthesia or trauma. In the absence of these, the diagnosis of arachnoiditis is unlikely.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be treated.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

The treatment would depend on the severity of symptoms, neurological examination findings and MRI report. Treatment options are: medications, physiotherapy, epidural injections and surgery.

In XXXXXXX area, you could consult one of the following doctors:

1. Regis W. Haid Jr., MD
XXXXXXX Brain & Spine Care, XXXXXXX GA 30309
404-350-0106
Hospital: Piedmont XXXXXXX Hospital
Special Expertise: spinal surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal disc replacement, microdiscectomy
Neighborhood: Buckhead

2. XXXXXXX E. Rodts Jr., MD

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, XXXXXXX GA 30329
404-778-7000
Hospitals: Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown
Special Expertise: spinal surgery, spinal trauma, spinal tumors, minimally invasive spinal surgery
Neighborhood: North Druid Hills

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

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