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What Causes Pain In The Lower Back Radiating To The Buttocks And Legs?
have had lower back pain for over a week pain across back down legs and butt , also now am getting some weakness in my legs , was told disc provlem but not getting any better . have been out of work since last tueday not sure what to do , what d o you think?
Fri, 17 Mar 2017
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns.
Yes, your symptoms are suggestive of lumboischialgia, sciatica or other spine related issues which are caused by disc or some other spinal cabal compression. You need to do MRI scan to verify this and then it can be adequately treated. At this point, steroid shots, diclofenac and warm pads may help to relieve pain, but permanent solution will require more intensive physical therapy or surgical intervention
I hope I have answered you query
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
Yes, your symptoms are suggestive of lumboischialgia, sciatica or other spine related issues which are caused by disc or some other spinal cabal compression. You need to do MRI scan to verify this and then it can be adequately treated. At this point, steroid shots, diclofenac and warm pads may help to relieve pain, but permanent solution will require more intensive physical therapy or surgical intervention
I hope I have answered you query
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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