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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Lower Back And Radiating Pain In Legs And Buttocks
Question: Hello, I have been a chronic lower back patient for the past 25 years now. with L4 - L5 Bulge, Sciatica etc .. Been dormant for the past 5 years has again flared up a few days back . I am now having radiating pain on the both the legs and also in my buttocks and anus. I am finding it little bit difficult on urine retention. What would be my in the next few years prognosis if I continue with these condition that is degenerating day by day . Pl advise what should I do now>
Brief Answer:
Ususally a slow progressing condition
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
As per your post, you are suffering from chronic backache that has flared up now. It may be due to early degenerative spine disease (lumbar spondylosis) with compressive neuropathy. This condition is diagnosed based on X-ray lumbar spine AP and Lateral view and MRI OF LUMBAR SPINE. MRI of spine also rule out other causes. I hope you have latest X-ray or MRI scan done to rule out the cause of back ache.
Now, this is usually a slowly progressing condition and there is treatment available in form of back exercises, Diacerine, glucosamine sulfate ,neurotropics such as methylcobalamin and analgesics. Sometimes if conservative medicines don't provide relief than decompression by operation is done and it relieve the condition.
Don't worry. There are treatments available. You can discuss about the options given with your treating doctor. I will be glad to exchange my views and help you deal with this ache.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Ususally a slow progressing condition
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
As per your post, you are suffering from chronic backache that has flared up now. It may be due to early degenerative spine disease (lumbar spondylosis) with compressive neuropathy. This condition is diagnosed based on X-ray lumbar spine AP and Lateral view and MRI OF LUMBAR SPINE. MRI of spine also rule out other causes. I hope you have latest X-ray or MRI scan done to rule out the cause of back ache.
Now, this is usually a slowly progressing condition and there is treatment available in form of back exercises, Diacerine, glucosamine sulfate ,neurotropics such as methylcobalamin and analgesics. Sometimes if conservative medicines don't provide relief than decompression by operation is done and it relieve the condition.
Don't worry. There are treatments available. You can discuss about the options given with your treating doctor. I will be glad to exchange my views and help you deal with this ache.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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