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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Sciatica

I started a severe fit of sciatica on Monday late evening. The doctor sent out diazepam and tramodol for me to take. At its worst on Monday night I was weeping standing up and couldn t do a thing about it. I feel like I want a wee but usually can t or have to concentrate really hard and wee a little. I have not emptied my bowels since Monday night also. Not that I have been eating much. Is this normal?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of severe pain of schiatica and urination problems, I would recommend a imaging study of your lumbar-sacral spinal cord to rule out a possible compresive lesion of spinal cord or nerve roots. I suggest you to ask for a MR of column and an appointment with a Neurosurgeon.
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Suggest Treatment For Sciatica

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of severe pain of schiatica and urination problems, I would recommend a imaging study of your lumbar-sacral spinal cord to rule out a possible compresive lesion of spinal cord or nerve roots. I suggest you to ask for a MR of column and an appointment with a Neurosurgeon. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.