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Suggest Treatment For Pinched Nerve Pain In Leg
I have pinched nerves affecting my legs. I applied a blue gel ice pack to my skin. When it became room temp, I applied another gel ice pack. Later, I saw blisters, about five, appear and area was very sore. I don t know if burn was caused by the ice pack or if one leaked. This is my 7th day and area is very sore. I ve been using hydrogen peroxide and using polysporin and wrapping in gauze. This morning I pulled off the gauze and it stuck to an open blister. What should I do?
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pinched nerve pain in leg along with blisters on applying ice pack . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction , infection or burn . I would suggest you to atop applying any kind of gel or other cream and ice to affected area , cream the area with betadine , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take benadryl twice a day . Consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine properly and may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory or anti allergic . Also consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination of pinched nerve . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant and recommend physical therapy or stretching exercises .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwar
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pinched nerve pain in leg along with blisters on applying ice pack . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction , infection or burn . I would suggest you to atop applying any kind of gel or other cream and ice to affected area , cream the area with betadine , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take benadryl twice a day . Consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine properly and may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory or anti allergic . Also consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination of pinched nerve . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant and recommend physical therapy or stretching exercises .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwar
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