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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Legs

I am seeing a Rhumatologist for pain in both my legs. He has me on Gapapentin. I have been using this drug with an increase of the pill for 3 weeks. I do not feel like it is helping me. I have taken Meloxicam when I really feel the need. Why do my legs hurt like they do? I know I have arthritis, but I am wondering if you can give me any suggestions!
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case,

Due to spinal disc bulge there can be compression of nerve supplying your leg leading to pain. You may need to do MRI spine to see for nerve compression.
Due to compression of nerve there is leg pain with it.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Blood work up and EMG-NCV [nerve conduction] study will help.
After blood studies your haemoglobin levels will be confirmed.
Low haemoglobin can lead to leg pain.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.


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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Legs

Hello, I have studied your case, Due to spinal disc bulge there can be compression of nerve supplying your leg leading to pain. You may need to do MRI spine to see for nerve compression. Due to compression of nerve there is leg pain with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Blood work up and EMG-NCV [nerve conduction] study will help. After blood studies your haemoglobin levels will be confirmed. Low haemoglobin can lead to leg pain. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.