Suggest Treatment For Pain In My Left Lower Back Area Which Leads To Intermittent Numbness Or Tingling Sensations

Posted on Mon, 9 Jul 2018

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Question : I’m having pain in my left lower back area which suddenly is causing me brief periods of an sudden onset of right side numbness and tingling sensations from toes to my lips. Pain only on left, but problem only on right?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to nerve compression.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This is due to nerve compression on the right side.
You can take methylcobalamine 1500 mg once daily at night, do hot fomentation and do physiotherapy for this.

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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (9 hours later)

I’m guessing that you’re suggesting using a heating pad, but don’t have a clue what medication you suggested!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamin B 12 supplements can help.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Using a heating pad and back strengthening exercises will help.
Such symptoms usually subside with methylcobalamin- Vitamin B 12 supplements. You can take 1500 mcg once a day for relief. You can get your serum vitamin B 12 levels tested before starting with the supplements.

Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar