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

How Can Severe Backache And Swelling In The Legs Be Treated?

My husband Tom, DOB 2/2/38, was diagnosed with Parkinsons about 4 yrs ago. Also has very bad back pain which he has had for maybe 4-5 years. About a year ago the combination of these two problems began to be so bad that he would sit most of every day and when he tried to walk, he was unable to go 100 feet and would be unable to make it back inside the house without falling. The back pain is awful too. The first of May, the Neurologist gave us a prescription for Lyrika, 75 mg two times a day for 2 weeks, then 3 a day. Now since he still has not had any relief from the pain, he wants him to take 100 mg. 3 times a day. The problem is his feet and legs are so swollen that he can t wear shoes other than flip flops, and I don t think the increased dosage is going to work. What do you think we should do?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

With Parkinson's Disease it is very difficult to control back pain. Seeing his problems I would like to give him muscle relaxants, pain killers and a lumbar support for back pain. Please also get his vitamin d levels and if they are low then medicine should be given for it.

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

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Severe Backache And Swelling In The Legs Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. With Parkinson s Disease it is very difficult to control back pain. Seeing his problems I would like to give him muscle relaxants, pain killers and a lumbar support for back pain. Please also get his vitamin d levels and if they are low then medicine should be given for it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.