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What Causes Pain In The Back Radiating Down The Leg?
I had spinal stenosis done in my back. there was an over growth of bone from steroids. It pinched a nerve. there was a surgery to remove the bone pinching the nerve. Now I had pain in my left foot if has developed further up my leg into my back. I had a EMG and it read that the pain is coming from an old injured nerve from L4 down my left leg. Is there a way to do something about the nerve to relieve the pain?
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Hello,
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
You can do physical therapy procedures ( electrostimulation etc ) and take some medication such as Lyrica and Vitamin B complex and NSAIDs for 1-3 months.
If not better after 3 months then need to discuss surgery with your doctor.
I wish you quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
You can do physical therapy procedures ( electrostimulation etc ) and take some medication such as Lyrica and Vitamin B complex and NSAIDs for 1-3 months.
If not better after 3 months then need to discuss surgery with your doctor.
I wish you quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
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