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What Causes Pain And Numbness In Legs While Suffering From Herniated Disc?
I have been diagnosed with a large herniated disc at L5 S1. I have had an Mri done so I know that and have experienced severe back pain and also pain & numbness in my right leg. I was awoken this morning with #10 level pain in my left leg starting at my hip/groin point and traveling down the entir leg. My knee and foot want to buckle when I walk. Is this related to the L5 S1 herniation
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
Yes in all probability the pain you describe is due to nerve compression due to herniated disc if it's severe as confirmed by MRI.
You may get some rest for first 48 hours and than consult your doctor for the options available depending on the severity of condition.
1) surgery
2) conservative, with some medication and active physiotherapy.
It's important to avoid certain postures and activities, the details of which would be given by your physiotherapist.
Steroids may be used for decreasing edema, for acute relief if a nerve is a risk.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
You may get some rest for first 48 hours and than consult your doctor for the options available depending on the severity of condition.
1) surgery
2) conservative, with some medication and active physiotherapy.
It's important to avoid certain postures and activities, the details of which would be given by your physiotherapist.
Steroids may be used for decreasing edema, for acute relief if a nerve is a risk.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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