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Left leg pain
Sharp pain on left leg like intense cramp. From back to entire leg. Not able to put weight on it or do anything without immense pain. So much pain that I've been crying for last two days.
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For pain, take tab tramadol 50mg one every 8hours.
Get mri of lumbosacral spine done and share results.
Avoid forward or sideward bending of back, sit with back straight and well supported.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
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May be lumbar disc prolapse with sciatica due to nerve compression
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See neuro surgeon and do MRI
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Check hb
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Dr. Iamun Mushtaq
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Srinagar
May be due to sciatica. You need to get evaluated for this. Do MRI lumbosacral spine.
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Dr. Mohammed Syam Shajahan
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kollam
Hello. The symptoms you describe—sharp, intense, cramp-like pain radiating from your lower back down your entire left leg—are classic signs of Sciatica or Lumbar Nerve Root Compression, most commonly caused by a herniated or slipped disc (PIVD) in the lower spine.
Given the severity of your pain and inability to bear weight, immediate conservative pain management and urgent medical evaluation are required.
Symptomatic Medical Management (Short-Term Relief):
Nerve Pain Relief: Tab. Pregabalin 75 mg (or Gabapentin) at bedtime
Analgesic / Anti-inflammatory: Tab. Etoricoxib 90 mg twice daily after meals for 3–5 days to reduce localized tissue inflammation around the nerve root.
Muscle Relaxant: Tab. Thiocolchicoside 4 mg twice daily after meals if there are associated severe muscle spasms in the leg and back.
Gastroprotection: Take a PPI like Tab. Pantoprazole 40 mg daily before breakfast while taking anti-inflammatory medications.
Next Steps
An MRI of the Lumbar Spine is strongly recommended to identify the exact location and severity of the nerve compression or disc prolapse
Health Tips
Strict Bed Rest (Short Duration): Rest on a firm mattress in a comfortable position (e.g., lying on your back with pillows under your knees, or lying on your side with a pillow between your knees). Avoid complete bed rest beyond 48 hours, but strictly limit heavy movement.
Ice / Cold Therapy: Apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel to your lower back for 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours. This helps numb severe nerve pain and reduce acute tissue swelling.
Avoid Aggravating Movements: Do NOT bend forward, twist your spine, sit on low stools, or lift any heavy objects, as these actions directly increase pressure on the spinal discs.
Proper Posture: Avoid sitting upright for long periods; lying down or reclining slightly is usually better tolerated in acute nerve pain.
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Mr. Bhavesh Nathabhai Shyora
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Please provide a detailed history of your pain, including where it started, where it radiates, its severity, duration, and any factors that worsen or relieve it. This information will help determine whether your symptoms are due to sciatica or another cause.
If the pain is severe, apply a warm compress to the painful area for 15–20 minutes, 3–4 times a day.
Take the following medications as prescribed:
Tablet Ibuprofen: 1 tablet twice daily (1-0-1), after food.
Tablet Pantoprazole: 1 tablet once daily (1-0-0), 30 minutes before breakfast.
Please follow up after a few days or earlier if the pain worsens, you develop weakness or numbness in the legs, or you have difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels.
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