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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain

i got hurt at work which caused pain in my back that radiated to my hip and down my right leg. Then the pain stopped in my right leg and went into my left leg I got a cortisone shot in my right lower back area. The pain stopped in both legs. Then all of a sudden my left arm went numb and was tingling then it traveled into my shoulder blade and neck.The pain is excuriating. I am losing feeling in my left hand and the pain in my cervical area is so bad it hurts to hold my head up. I ve been prescibed Gabapentin and Norco. But there is no treatment plan for the pain. What do I do. I can t handle all the pain. I cannot use my left arm. At times when I raise my left hand it will just randomly hit me in the face. Please tell me what I should do..
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and leg.

I will advise you to do MRI whole spine screening.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

If not relieved then you may need surgical decompression.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and leg. I will advise you to do MRI whole spine screening. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. If not relieved then you may need surgical decompression. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care