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What Causes Lower Back Pain And Pain In Leg?

Hi i have lower back pain now and then but recently my leg keeps going to sleep every time i sit down or lie down and when standing im okay. I have had an MRI scan but wont get my results back till January what can i do in the meantime to be comfortable whilst at work and home etc
Thu, 4 May 2017
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Dear patient Thanks for the question
You seem to have Lumbar spondylosis/lysthesis
the diagnosis of which will be confirmed after your MRI results. Here are a few suggestions
1) Flexon Mr 500mg twice a day. U can increase to thrice day but make sure u don't have allergies to the medication or do not have a liver condition
2) Ibuprofen 800mg sos if the pain is very severe
3) Physiotherapy if possible
4) Warm compression to the area of the back will give much needed relief
5) Try and sit on a semi hard surface while working. It shouldn't be too cushiony. Also make sure the chair you sit on has lumbar support

I hope you feel better
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What Causes Lower Back Pain And Pain In Leg?

Dear patient Thanks for the question You seem to have Lumbar spondylosis/lysthesis the diagnosis of which will be confirmed after your MRI results. Here are a few suggestions 1) Flexon Mr 500mg twice a day. U can increase to thrice day but make sure u don t have allergies to the medication or do not have a liver condition 2) Ibuprofen 800mg sos if the pain is very severe 3) Physiotherapy if possible 4) Warm compression to the area of the back will give much needed relief 5) Try and sit on a semi hard surface while working. It shouldn t be too cushiony. Also make sure the chair you sit on has lumbar support I hope you feel better