Suggest Treatment For Sciatica In The Leg

Posted on Wed, 14 Sep 2016

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Question : I have I AM diagnosed with Sciatica in one leg. I am 82. ( PAevaluation) My primary care physican Physican is not available for help.Early in the day upon waking there is no pain. I developes if I stand or walk. If I pull my leg up to my chest and hold the pain slowly decreases. What type of specialist should I contact

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You need to see a spine specialist/orthopaedician

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having nerve compression in spine. I would suggest you to go to orthopaedic surgeon with spine specialisation. Till you get to specialist doctor I have following suggestions for you.
1.You can try tablet Advil or Brufen for pain relief.
2.Avoid forward bending, smoking or jerky activities.
3.Tablet Pregabalin M can be taken at night time. Also there is role of steroid injection in back . These medication can be given by spine specialist only.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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