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Leg pain in spinal tuberculosis
I'm having att medicines and bedrest from 1 month. I have spinal tuberculosis in L5-S1 vertebra.
From several days there is weakness in my right leg which I feel increasing day by day. Pls suggest whether it happens or something is wrong with me? How to check whether my condition is improving or not? How long I have to be on bedrest?
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Dr. Apoorva Kumar
Neurosurgeon
15 yrs exp
Lucknow
spinal tuberculosis produces which irritate nerves and cauae pain. best rest is recommended for a month. medicines will start action after 3-4 weeks. if pain is increasing its a matter of concern...you can get a repeat mri done and share at private chat for detailed discussion
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