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Suggest Treatment For Pain From My Buttocks Down To The The Back Of My Thigh And Legs
Posted on
Thu, 16 Aug 2018
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Answered on
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Question : Hello,
l have pain from my buttocks down to the back thigh of my two legs kindly get back to me on which drug l can use to ease the pain.
l have pain from my buttocks down to the back thigh of my two legs kindly get back to me on which drug l can use to ease the pain.
Brief Answer:
Muscle relaxants will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have seen the attached report. The pain that you have is related to lumbar spondylosis and nerve root compression due to disc prolapse. You need a combination of pain killer with an oral muscle relaxant to ease this pain.
You can start with Aleve along with Myoril/ Robaxin/ Flexeril (you need to have a prescription from your local physician) twice a day for relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Aleve 1 tablet as and when required (do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Sit in a straight posture
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel to the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Adequate rest and proper nutrition are equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses, and cereals. Do the brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Do start with swimming. This will good for most back pains.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Muscle relaxants will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have seen the attached report. The pain that you have is related to lumbar spondylosis and nerve root compression due to disc prolapse. You need a combination of pain killer with an oral muscle relaxant to ease this pain.
You can start with Aleve along with Myoril/ Robaxin/ Flexeril (you need to have a prescription from your local physician) twice a day for relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Aleve 1 tablet as and when required (do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Sit in a straight posture
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel to the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Adequate rest and proper nutrition are equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses, and cereals. Do the brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Do start with swimming. This will good for most back pains.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
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