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Suffering With Sciatica, Numbness In Foot And Leg, Weakness, No Relief With Medicines. What Should Be Done?

Hi, I m a 21 year old female suffering from Sciatica :/ recently it s been causing lots of numbness int left foot and leg, it s also been causing lots of weakness and so I have been limping for over 2 months now out of the 1 years I ve been in pain. I ve been given anti imfammatories and pain killers but nothing seems to help. What is there to do now..?
Mon, 24 Sep 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,

thanks for posting your query

You might having some disc problem which causes pressure over nerves & this gives you symptoms of sciatica.

You need MRI of spine to confirm the diagnosis & treatment plan acc. to that.

Regards.
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Suffering With Sciatica, Numbness In Foot And Leg, Weakness, No Relief With Medicines. What Should Be Done?

Hello, thanks for posting your query You might having some disc problem which causes pressure over nerves & this gives you symptoms of sciatica. You need MRI of spine to confirm the diagnosis & treatment plan acc. to that. Regards.