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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Lumbar Spine And Buttocks?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015
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Question : I have severe pain in my lumbar spine and buttocks despite taking all my pain relief meds. Also having trouble passing urine. Pain too in hips & legs.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
indicates possibility of nerve compression

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of spinal nerve compression leading to lumbar pain.
Difficulty in urination suggest compression can be lower around cauda equina.
you need clinical examination immediately and further investigation like MRI spine and EMG NCV study.
Medication like methylcobalamine and gabapentin can help you better.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Lumbar Spine And Buttocks?

Brief Answer: indicates possibility of nerve compression Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of spinal nerve compression leading to lumbar pain. Difficulty in urination suggest compression can be lower around cauda equina. you need clinical examination immediately and further investigation like MRI spine and EMG NCV study. Medication like methylcobalamine and gabapentin can help you better. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.