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How Can Lumbar Stenosis Pain, Leg Numbness And Ankle Swelling Be Treated?
I was told by a doctor that I had lower lumbar stenosis in the Er i was given naproxen and muscle relaxers. Now a month laterI was unable to walk without pain for a week. I have numbness in my leg, swelling in my ankle and pain off and on in my lower back. what are my treatment options
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Start with conservative measures like physiotherapy, avoiding bending forward, lifting heavy weight. Try tab pregabaline and analgesics. Get your MRI LS spine done. If conservative measures fail or neuro deficit developed then you may need surgery. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
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