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Suggest Treatment For Severe Osteoporosis With Degenerative Disc Disease

Hi, I am a 47 year old female. I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago. The last couple of months I have been plagued with waking every few hours of the night with an intense pain radiating in both my legs, simultaneously having a dreadful hot flash. I sleep with a cool rag on the back of my neck. They are getting worse. It only lasts for a few minutes, but messing up my sleep, and its very painful. What in the world is going on. I also have epilepsy, and severe osteoporosis with degenerative disc disease. Please help
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case and reports

Canal stenosis leads to burning/numb sensation and pain in your back and leg.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Epidural steroid shot can help.

Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12, and if osteoporosis is severe then bisphophonates can be started.
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.

You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Osteoporosis With Degenerative Disc Disease

Hello, I have studied your case and reports Canal stenosis leads to burning/numb sensation and pain in your back and leg. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Epidural steroid shot can help. Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis, You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12, and if osteoporosis is severe then bisphophonates can be started. I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies. You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. 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. Wishing you good health. Take care.