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What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In The Legs?
I am 67 years old male. I am experiencing pain in my feet,burning sensation,pricking sensation etc and my legs are getting progressively weaker. During night time i get cramps in my calf muscles and ankles.My mri lumber spine taken few years back reads - diffuse annular bulge at L 4-5 with mild impression on thecal sac and bilateral adjecent nerve roots. At present i am not taking any treatment for this except preventive care.I am taking medicine for bp. since my position is worsening day by day and my mobility is decreasing i am worried and would like to know the proper treatment
Wed, 31 May 2017
Hello,
I am Dr. Selmani. I read your question carefully.
My opinion is that you should do a recent MRI of lower back since your last one was few years ago and the disease may have progressed. You Lumbar disc L4-L5 may have herniated more, causing the symptoms that you have.
Depending on the result of the MRI the treatment may be with medication or physiotherapy or surgery.
I am Dr. Selmani. I read your question carefully.
My opinion is that you should do a recent MRI of lower back since your last one was few years ago and the disease may have progressed. You Lumbar disc L4-L5 may have herniated more, causing the symptoms that you have.
Depending on the result of the MRI the treatment may be with medication or physiotherapy or surgery.
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