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Nerve Pain Down Right Leg With Itching. Started Prednisone, History Of Fusion At L4/L5. Suggestions ?
I have nerve pain down my right leg. I have a history of a fusion at L4/L5 in 1999. I am pretty active and recently developed the pain which has crippled me. I am actively icing the area, stretching , electrical stim, massage and walking. I was started on a prednisone pack today. I do not want surgery but want to be better before October 5th when I begin hiking the Grand Canyon. Can you suggest anything else?
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having sciatica pain due to fusion of L4/L5 vertebrae.
Now go for x-ray or CT scan for the condition of your L4/L5 vertebrae.
Do back extension exercise regularly.
Avoid staircase or climbing Grand Canyon.
Short way diathermy and Lumbar traction will be of great effect.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having sciatica pain due to fusion of L4/L5 vertebrae.
Now go for x-ray or CT scan for the condition of your L4/L5 vertebrae.
Do back extension exercise regularly.
Avoid staircase or climbing Grand Canyon.
Short way diathermy and Lumbar traction will be of great effect.
Ok and take care.
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