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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain And Numbness In Leg

Well, my spouse suffers from severe back pain due to many injuries throughout life and the hard work he did for many years. He can be sitting still and break out in a severe sweats...his forehead is actually beaded up with sweat and his back and chest are also wringing wet. He runs out of energy and is done by 4:30ish pm for the day. He has taken pain pills for years. Tries hard to not take them. At times, his right leg has become numb and there are times where he gets a shot or pinch through his lower back that stops him in his tracks, and almost buckles. He knows has an inversion table which he says instantly relieves the back pain. What else can we do to help him have less pain so it is tolerable?
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Neurologist, Surgical 's  Response
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : What else can we do to help him have less pain so it is tolerable?
Answer : Please consult a Neurosurgeon and Rule out Compressions to Nerve Roots. If there are compressions, then a surgery will relieve the pain


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Neurologist, Surgical Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas's  Response

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : What else can we do to help him have less pain so it is tolerable?
Answer : We need to do a MRI Scan of Lumbo Sacral Region. Based on the Findings in the MRI Scan, we can treat him with
1. Life Style Modifications
2. Exercises
3. Physiotherapy
4. Tablets

Very rarely, if the disease process has been advanced, he may need a surgery, but mostly surgery may not be needed

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If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain And Numbness In Leg

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What else can we do to help him have less pain so it is tolerable? Answer : Please consult a Neurosurgeon and Rule out Compressions to Nerve Roots. If there are compressions, then a surgery will relieve the pain Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.