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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Thighs When Diagnosed With Spinal Stenosis
Question: Hi there, thank you for being here. I have spinal stenosis , however I am having pain in my thighs. There are big knots in both thighs. what can I do to decrease the lumps or pain?
Brief Answer:
Let us investigate for the exact cause first
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/75 - consulted Doctor - tried injections, spinal surgery, therapy and stretch therapy - spinal stenosis - pain in thighs - big knots in both thighs - wants to know what can be done to decrease lumps/pain...
Since you have already been treated with spinal surgery and other therapies as you have mentioned, I would like to think of hte reasons for your problems.
The Big knots have to be investigated for its origin:
Ultrasound and FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology may help.
Once the cause of the knots are known, it is easy to plan further management.
Till then you can have anti-inflammatory medicines with painkiller properties like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Give rest to the part, means avoid too much strain on the thigh.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Let us investigate for the exact cause first
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/75 - consulted Doctor - tried injections, spinal surgery, therapy and stretch therapy - spinal stenosis - pain in thighs - big knots in both thighs - wants to know what can be done to decrease lumps/pain...
Since you have already been treated with spinal surgery and other therapies as you have mentioned, I would like to think of hte reasons for your problems.
The Big knots have to be investigated for its origin:
Ultrasound and FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology may help.
Once the cause of the knots are known, it is easy to plan further management.
Till then you can have anti-inflammatory medicines with painkiller properties like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Give rest to the part, means avoid too much strain on the thigh.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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Dr. Naveen Kumar
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