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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cramping Back Pain

Hello, 6 weeks ago I picked up a settee and hurt my back the back lasted about 4 weeks, and then I started to have cramp pains in my hop and down my left leg, these are terrible after I sleep. And it s been nearly three week. And it s just as bad. It s has taken my 4 hours to just stand. What can I do
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
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Hello,

There can be various issues possible as:
- Acute muscle spasm
- Nerve compression in between inter-vertebral disc space
- Inflammation of ligamentum flavum
- Stress or pathological fracture of vertebra(more likely in aged person)

Primary relief with:
- Analgesic spray containing methylsalicylate and linseed oil
- Anti-inflammatory medicines as ibuprofen or diclofenac
- Postural adaptations to avoid sudden bending or weight lifting

Definite care requires:
- A consulting with your primary care
- Discuss the need of an X-ray of spine with or without an MRI

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cramping Back Pain

Hello, There can be various issues possible as: - Acute muscle spasm - Nerve compression in between inter-vertebral disc space - Inflammation of ligamentum flavum - Stress or pathological fracture of vertebra(more likely in aged person) Primary relief with: - Analgesic spray containing methylsalicylate and linseed oil - Anti-inflammatory medicines as ibuprofen or diclofenac - Postural adaptations to avoid sudden bending or weight lifting Definite care requires: - A consulting with your primary care - Discuss the need of an X-ray of spine with or without an MRI Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon