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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Lower Back And Legs?

Lower back pain tingling and numbness in both legs. Hi of plantar fascia ‘‘tis and heel bump removal right heel pain is worse in that leg. Given gabupenitin 300mg 2 times a day. Have nat started yet. How long would it take for this to help. Or will it. 600 mg of ibuprofen does help. Should I see a specialist. Thanks

Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This is likely to be related to a nerve root compression or irritation at the level of lower spine. Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin will help.

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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Lower Back And Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This is likely to be related to a nerve root compression or irritation at the level of lower spine. Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin will help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.