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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knees And Leg While Having Spondylolisthesis
Question: I have been having severe pain in my legs (primarily right). Strong hot streaks of searing pain from my knees down to my feet. My feet hurt as well. Some pain from my hips to my knee on the right. So bad it is difficult to stand and walk. My knee doesn't hurt, I can bend them and put weight on them. I do have back pain (chronic spinal problems since 1988)
Brief Answer:
Can be spondylitis or osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the knees and leg that you have can be related to the spondylottic changes in lumbar spine, osteoarthritis, low levels of calcium or vitamin D3 or a muscle spasm.
Taking pain killers in combination with muscle relaxants can help with the problem. Do get your blood levels evaluated for calcium and vitamin D3 levels. You can start with the supplements according to the report. Continue doing physiotherapy exercises regularly for a long term relief.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be spondylitis or osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the knees and leg that you have can be related to the spondylottic changes in lumbar spine, osteoarthritis, low levels of calcium or vitamin D3 or a muscle spasm.
Taking pain killers in combination with muscle relaxants can help with the problem. Do get your blood levels evaluated for calcium and vitamin D3 levels. You can start with the supplements according to the report. Continue doing physiotherapy exercises regularly for a long term relief.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do i need to do to get a diagnosis? Blood test, xray, etc? Do i go to my GP or to a specialist? My lumbar injury is covered under workers compensation and i see a pain dictor. I use muscle relaxers and pain medications already. What is my next step?
Brief Answer:
Consult an orthopedician.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You need to consult an orthopedician and get a few blood tests and an MRI scan done to find the proper cause for this. You can use pain medications and muscle relaxants in addition to local analgesic gels and a hot compress. Regular physiotherapy may also be needed.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Consult an orthopedician.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You need to consult an orthopedician and get a few blood tests and an MRI scan done to find the proper cause for this. You can use pain medications and muscle relaxants in addition to local analgesic gels and a hot compress. Regular physiotherapy may also be needed.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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