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Severe lower back n nerve pain
Last few weeks I'm having severe pain in my lower back which increases till the legs. Now have developed sudden severe pain in my right hand fore finger n some times middle finger aswell. Showed to dr. Have attached x-ray n he gave me calcium n painkiller tablet which I have to take 2-3 tabs a day for the pain.
Unable to do any work n even walk. Feel breathless when the pain increases. Please advise
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There is straightening of lumbar spine with decreased disc space at L5-S1. Continue the analgesics+ muscle relaxant ,along with with local application like powergesic gel. Use LS corset. Don't lift weights or flex.
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If pain doesn't subside get physiotherapy. If the tingling sensation or any numbness in leg get an MRI of spine
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Dr. Naresh Kethagani
Orthopedist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have PIVD l5-s1 and para spinal muscle spasm
Continue analgesic and muscle relaxant
Onec the pain reduced then start low back exercises
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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