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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Groin Area And Legs

I am disabled vet with problems at the joints L3 L4 L5 and s1 as well as pain through my groin down the left leg on inside at the knees it travels to outer side down to 5 and 4 th digits of left foot my left foot. My doctor has me on oxycodone 10mg 4 times a day.I have been at this level for 8 years. It is not working as well as well as it did 3 or 4 years ago. Is anything I can ask my doctor as far as other drug that could give relief that last for at least 4-5 hours?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think that you are having lumbar spondylitis. In this condition there is compression of the nerve in the spine. I would suggest you following.
1.Tablet Pregabalin m one daily at night time.
2.Steroid injection in the spine by a trained person under C arm guidance.
3.Hot water fomentation.
4.Avoid weight lifting and forward bending.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Groin Area And Legs

Hello, I have studied your case. I think that you are having lumbar spondylitis. In this condition there is compression of the nerve in the spine. I would suggest you following. 1.Tablet Pregabalin m one daily at night time. 2.Steroid injection in the spine by a trained person under C arm guidance. 3.Hot water fomentation. 4.Avoid weight lifting and forward bending. I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks