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Suggest Treatment For Low Back Pain Along With Spasms

Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016

Question: I am currently having low back pain with spasms, but also I am having a toe on my right food the 2nd toe that feels like it has a string around it. What could that be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can be having sciatica

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Back pain with sting like sensation in toe is due to nerve compression in back. Before I advised you anything I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1.Since when you are having these symptoms?
2.Do you have Diabetes, Thyroid or smoking habit?
3.What medications you are taking at present?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (21 minutes later)

I have had this for approximately 2 weeks.
I do not have diabetes, thyroid issues and have never smoked
My medications are Prilosec, Lexapro 10 mg qd, Advair 1 150/50 1 inhalation qd
I have had sciatica in the past, but have never had the toe issue before. That has started in the last week

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to get MRI of the spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you are having sciatica. Nerve compression can cause such symptoms. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Get MRI of the spine to see how severe is compression. It will help in planning of further management.
2.You also need to get serum b 12 estimation.If there is deficiency then you need to take tablet Methylcobal one daily.
3.Tablet Pregabalin M (lyrica) at night time daily.
4.Back muscle physiotherapy is helpful for you.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar