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What Should Be Taken For Leg Pain Other Than Pregabalin?
i have had pain in the left leg for now a year, went for a scan and they told me that i have a disc prolapse. Dr told me to take pain killers for two weeks, however one other doctor had prescribed Pregabalin for a month. Still confused on what to take for medication and scared whether i will be able to give birth normally when the time comes.
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Pain raising to the leg from the lower back die to a disc prolapse occurs when the Sciatic nerve roots get pinched by the prolapsed disc. This vaise pain when you bend forward, lift heavy weights or walk long distances.
It is advisable to avoid the same. You can wear a lumbar belt for some relief. Take medication or apply a gel containing pain killer and muscle relaxant which is very important in reducing the muscle spasm associated with disc prolapse.
Kindly talk to your doctor regarding the same, as muscle relevant is very soothing in such situations.
Eat healthy. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly within comfortable limits. Stay stress free.
Thanking you.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Pain raising to the leg from the lower back die to a disc prolapse occurs when the Sciatic nerve roots get pinched by the prolapsed disc. This vaise pain when you bend forward, lift heavy weights or walk long distances.
It is advisable to avoid the same. You can wear a lumbar belt for some relief. Take medication or apply a gel containing pain killer and muscle relaxant which is very important in reducing the muscle spasm associated with disc prolapse.
Kindly talk to your doctor regarding the same, as muscle relevant is very soothing in such situations.
Eat healthy. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly within comfortable limits. Stay stress free.
Thanking you.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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