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75 Yrs. Severe Pain In Legs, Sleepiness. History Of Having Stroke Affecting Left Hand. All Tests Normal. Advice
Hello, My dad is 75 years old and has always been very active. Two years ago he had a stroke that has effected his left hand. Just recently his legs have been hurting him terribly and he has been sleeping most of the day. We've been to Sparrow Hosp. in Lansing, Mich. and his Nurg. in Midland, Mich. and have had so many tests done, they've found nothing. I would really appreciate any advice.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.
I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.
I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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Hi
Get your dad done x ray and mri of lumbo sacral spine done to know the prolapse disc impenging on nerve root.
If that is normal then you try for methylcobalamine and pregabalin tablets.
Hope this will really help
Get well soon.
Thank you.
Get your dad done x ray and mri of lumbo sacral spine done to know the prolapse disc impenging on nerve root.
If that is normal then you try for methylcobalamine and pregabalin tablets.
Hope this will really help
Get well soon.
Thank you.
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