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Suffering From Back And Neck Pain, Foot Feels Numb. What Can Be Done?

I have recently been suffering from back an neck pain were the doctor was saying it was spasams I had to go to hospital yet agin on fri as I was in a lot of pain the doctor there said he thinks its a disc problem an I now have to wait for an MRI but today my left foot at the top feels very numb I don t no what else to do as the pain bed so sore
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms can be attributed to compression of nerve root which supplies your foot.
Kindly consult a Neurologist for a complete clinical examination including nerve conduction tests.
Investigation like MRI of the Cervical & Lumbosacral spine will help in determining the site of compression.
Nervigenic agents like Vit B6, Vit B12 & Folic acid as well as Physiotherapy exercises will be helpful in reducing the symptoms.
Temporary relief can be obtained with Analgesics, Antispasmodics & muscle relaxant gel.
In case relief is not obtained, then surgical measures need to be taken for correction of the deformity.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Suffering From Back And Neck Pain, Foot Feels Numb. What Can Be Done?

Hello dear, The symptoms can be attributed to compression of nerve root which supplies your foot. Kindly consult a Neurologist for a complete clinical examination including nerve conduction tests. Investigation like MRI of the Cervical & Lumbosacral spine will help in determining the site of compression. Nervigenic agents like Vit B6, Vit B12 & Folic acid as well as Physiotherapy exercises will be helpful in reducing the symptoms. Temporary relief can be obtained with Analgesics, Antispasmodics & muscle relaxant gel. In case relief is not obtained, then surgical measures need to be taken for correction of the deformity. Wishing you a good health. Take care.