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How Can Severe Pain In The Lower Back Be Treated?

yes, I have a stimulator implant for my lower back I have had 8 back surgeries and for the past week I have pain from my lower back down my left leg I can t sleep and I can t sit for a long period of time and now I can t even drive the pain is unbearable. I have been to the ER here and I was given morphine and tordal but the pain is still the same can you help?
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I have undeestood your concern.
The pain you have seems to be due to root pressure in lumber spine.. that comprises suply to sciatic nerve.
Sucg acute exacerbation of paincanbemanaged byrwst,hot or cold compresses, Steroid injection locally or nerve block.
Please consult a spinal surgeon.
Thanks.
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How Can Severe Pain In The Lower Back Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I have undeestood your concern. The pain you have seems to be due to root pressure in lumber spine.. that comprises suply to sciatic nerve. Sucg acute exacerbation of paincanbemanaged byrwst,hot or cold compresses, Steroid injection locally or nerve block. Please consult a spinal surgeon. Thanks.