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What Causes Radiating Pain In Back, Gluteal Region And Lower Limbs?
Question: I am at my wits end I have Parkinson's which pretty much held in check for 6 years with carba dopa leva dopa and pramepexole I have had a severe pain in right butt and thigh radiating down and three numb toes for over a year and half about year ago dull pain and tightness crept over torso and upper abdomen with constant constipation but now arms aand legs have no strength they are "nervy" legs are feeling tigngly and achy and no strenthg i morning ankles are sore heels are sore right foot starting to tingle I am thinking of MS, RA, but no one has suggested same had lots of blood tests lately maybe diabetes 2 is another thought but blood only close not within parameters it is so hard to get up whole body stiff and sore and achy cant even type for long periods cause arms are tiredand weak who can read my CT brain and CT spine cervical thoracic but did not do lumbar XXXXXXX D.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised and get investigated further
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You are having Parkinson's disease related stiffness and night doses may be increased to tackle your morning stiffness.
Pain in back and gluteal region with radiation to lower limbs and numbness over fingers requires lumbosacral spine MRI.
Possibility of lumbosacral radiculopathy should be considered.
You can get the imaging of lumbosacral spine.
Upload any previous reports or imaging if available.
Physiotherapy may be helpful.
Pregabalin can be started for pain relief(please get the necessary prescription from your local physician).
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised and get investigated further
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You are having Parkinson's disease related stiffness and night doses may be increased to tackle your morning stiffness.
Pain in back and gluteal region with radiation to lower limbs and numbness over fingers requires lumbosacral spine MRI.
Possibility of lumbosacral radiculopathy should be considered.
You can get the imaging of lumbosacral spine.
Upload any previous reports or imaging if available.
Physiotherapy may be helpful.
Pregabalin can be started for pain relief(please get the necessary prescription from your local physician).
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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