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Hi' I am a lady 50 years old i had numbness in my left calf for a month ago .Finally diagnosis with MRI is revealed mild diffuse disc protrusion at L4-L5 And posterior disc bulging at L5-S1. I have no pain, just slice of numbness in left calf . I started physiotherapy today and i received electric stimulation and ultrasound . I felt pain with ultrasound as like tapping over my discs . Now I am feeling numbness extending high as the electricity still inside and moving, and I feel the the position of my left deep sciatic nerve , I am frightening is there a mistake in my first session should avoid it or it normal feeling?. thanks a lot. '
Your MRI says disc protrusion which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [leg].Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.
Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
You may continue physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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Need Treatment For Numbness On The Left Calf
Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says disc protrusion which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [leg].Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may continue physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.