HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Lower Back Pain, Abdominal Pain, Numb Left Leg. Taking Medication For PID. What Should Be Done?

am julie, last week i was diagonised with pid n i was given levofloxacin 500mg for one month, metronidazole 400mg for two weeks and clotrimazole pessaries for six days.
now am on the medication but my worry is that the left lower back n abdominal pains are causing my left leg to become numb. could there be other caused of the pains?
should i continue with medication n can i use over the counter pain killers for the pains?
kindly advise
Mon, 6 May 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi Julie, welcome to Health care magic forum.
Thanks for asking a question to H.C.M.Forum.
You had P.I.D. and using levofloxacin,metronidazole, and clotrimazole pessaries. Now you are also having left lower back pain, and abdominal pain, your left leg is numb.
You are getting treated for P.I.D.and it is O.K., there appears to be some orthopedic problem like sciatica,arthritis of the hip joint.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.You may need to have M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
Best regards.
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms that you have described are suggestive of degenerative disc disease. You need to go for MRI scan of the spine and get some mild pain killers and muscle relaxants prescribed for a relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
I find this answer helpful
Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Numbness of leg obviously is not from PID
With lower back pain, it suggests nerve root irritation at the spinal level...
Have CT or MRI of the spine / see Orthopaedician...

You certainly can take over the counter pain killers - but beware; they can have side effects...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Nerve irritation


Loading Online Doctors....
Lower Back Pain, Abdominal Pain, Numb Left Leg. Taking Medication For PID. What Should Be Done?

Hi Julie, welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for asking a question to H.C.M.Forum. You had P.I.D. and using levofloxacin,metronidazole, and clotrimazole pessaries. Now you are also having left lower back pain, and abdominal pain, your left leg is numb. You are getting treated for P.I.D.and it is O.K., there appears to be some orthopedic problem like sciatica,arthritis of the hip joint. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.You may need to have M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.