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How To Treat Severe Leg Pain And Foot Numbing?

My husband has had 4 back surgeries in the L4/L5 area. He is 72 years old and yesterday morning could not get out of bed. I called our neurosurgeon and he has appt on Monday but he is in such pain I am thinking of not waiting and taking him to the emergency room. They told me to give him Tylenol and aleve which we are doing but they are not touching this. The pain is going down the front of his leg and his foot is numb. Should I wait until Monday?
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through the complaints and understand your concern.
He seems to have compressed a nerve in the back somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a recurred lumbar disc prolapse or another disc should be kept in mind.
I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI to find out the exact cause.
Waiting till monday is risky,possibility of power loss in leg should be kept in mind and treated promptly.
Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help.
Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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How To Treat Severe Leg Pain And Foot Numbing?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through the complaints and understand your concern. He seems to have compressed a nerve in the back somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a recurred lumbar disc prolapse or another disc should be kept in mind. I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI to find out the exact cause. Waiting till monday is risky,possibility of power loss in leg should be kept in mind and treated promptly. Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help. Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.