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What Causes Pain From Neck To Lower Back Affecting Ability To Walk?
Question: my name is elisa i been having this upper back from my but to my neck yestuerday i went to the emergency room my legs were not responding they gave me a muscle relaxer shot and pain medication i was out in 3 hours they to;d me bed rest for today i did all day at 5 pm i got uo to use the restroom i had the biggest pain on both of my legs from toes to upper back i was crying and screaming my worrie now is pain is getting worse i notice my ankle hurting and swelling i am 36 never went thru this pain before my back pain started like almost a month ago but it was not bad bad till this monday till today is getting worse what to you think i shoul suggest due cant sleep for the past 2 weeks cause of my pain only sleep 3 to 4 hours im so tires of this pain dont go away now is heading upper back to my neck please help me
I was worries it would be a heart desease with swollen legs and little fever and pain upper body thank u
I was worries it would be a heart desease with swollen legs and little fever and pain upper body thank u
Brief Answer:
You need to take muscle relaxant tablets regularly for a few days
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX
I have gone through the details and it seems that you could be suffering from either muscle spasm involving your lower back, or from lumbar spondylosis. In either case the presentation would be exactly similar to what you have mentioned. I would suggest you to undergo an X Ray of Lumbar Spine - AP and Lateral and so see an orthopedician with the reports. In either of the cases that I have mentioned, muscle relaxants should provide relief. I think that the medicine that was given as injection was a simple pain medication. Muscle relaxants are commonly given as oral medicines (the muscle relaxants given during surgery are not relevant in this context) and I suggest that you take medicines like Myospaz forte one tablet twice daily after food, for a few days. This is a prescription medication and you might need to get it prescribed by your doctor. Hot compress would provide relief. You might need physical therapy and seeing a therapist after the orthopedic opinion should be helpful.
Spondylosis could also involve the upper vertebrae and hence could explain the symptoms.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
You need to take muscle relaxant tablets regularly for a few days
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX
I have gone through the details and it seems that you could be suffering from either muscle spasm involving your lower back, or from lumbar spondylosis. In either case the presentation would be exactly similar to what you have mentioned. I would suggest you to undergo an X Ray of Lumbar Spine - AP and Lateral and so see an orthopedician with the reports. In either of the cases that I have mentioned, muscle relaxants should provide relief. I think that the medicine that was given as injection was a simple pain medication. Muscle relaxants are commonly given as oral medicines (the muscle relaxants given during surgery are not relevant in this context) and I suggest that you take medicines like Myospaz forte one tablet twice daily after food, for a few days. This is a prescription medication and you might need to get it prescribed by your doctor. Hot compress would provide relief. You might need physical therapy and seeing a therapist after the orthopedic opinion should be helpful.
Spondylosis could also involve the upper vertebrae and hence could explain the symptoms.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
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