HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Acyclovir Cause Tingling Sensation In The Leg?

Hello, My doctor put me on a medication called Acyclovir 800mg. I do not have any kind of rash or sores anywhere, The only symptom he is going by is a tingling in the inside of my left left (about 8-10 inches) I developed this pain on June 10, 2018 after a fall and being diag with bulged disc and sciatica down my leg. My question is...the medication that he put me on is causing MORE tingling and burning sensation in that area. I m not sure if this is a side effect from the RX? I am questioning my Dr s diagonosis. Can you please advise? Thank you
Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Report Abuse
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hi,

Acyclovir if mentioned correctly in history, then this drug is for anti viral infection. if the physician have prescribed the drug he may have found some viral infection while your complaint. Since you have the past history of radiating pain I think you should start the exercises for stabilizing the core, strengthening the muscles of the spine and lower limbs.

I think the tingling is due to the disc injury and needs exercises to be done to have control to the symptoms. once the symptoms starts reducing you can cross check with he Physician to continue or discontinue the medicine given. In my clinical practice of over 12 years most cases with sciatica respond well to exercise.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel,
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Does Acyclovir Cause Tingling Sensation In The Leg?

Hi, Acyclovir if mentioned correctly in history, then this drug is for anti viral infection. if the physician have prescribed the drug he may have found some viral infection while your complaint. Since you have the past history of radiating pain I think you should start the exercises for stabilizing the core, strengthening the muscles of the spine and lower limbs. I think the tingling is due to the disc injury and needs exercises to be done to have control to the symptoms. once the symptoms starts reducing you can cross check with he Physician to continue or discontinue the medicine given. In my clinical practice of over 12 years most cases with sciatica respond well to exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist