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How Can Severe Nerve Damage In The Lower Back And Leg Ache Be Treated?

i have severe nerve damage in my lower back and it has affected my left leg . it depleted my calf muscle makes my muscles in leg jerk constant. and constant pain alsxo makes my leg and fgoot cramp constant. its a non stop throbbing pain has been for sevral years. my lower back is the cause and makes me very miserable.alot of times i cant even walk.
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
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Hi,

First, we have to confirm the cause of nerve damage. Nerves emerge from intervertebral foramena in spine and goes to their territory in upper and lower limbs.

Disc herniation with nerve root compression may be cause of your symptoms. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by

1. Mri of the lumbosacral spine with a screening of whole spine and
2. NCV study of the both lower limbs. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab Pregabalin x 75 mg one at bedtime.

Further treatment can be decided based on reports. Visit the spine surgeon for a detailed clinical Examination is recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Severe Nerve Damage In The Lower Back And Leg Ache Be Treated?

Hi, First, we have to confirm the cause of nerve damage. Nerves emerge from intervertebral foramena in spine and goes to their territory in upper and lower limbs. Disc herniation with nerve root compression may be cause of your symptoms. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by 1. Mri of the lumbosacral spine with a screening of whole spine and 2. NCV study of the both lower limbs. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile, start tab Pregabalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. Further treatment can be decided based on reports. Visit the spine surgeon for a detailed clinical Examination is recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.