What Causes Pain In Leg And Numbness While Suffering From Slip Disc Problem?

Posted on Sat, 7 Mar 2015

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Question : Hello Doctor, my mother is suffering from slip disc problem since las 4 months, mri report says L5S1 has been slipped and pressed some veins. She has alltime pain in her left leg and below the knee she feels numbness. Can you please suggest me the best treatment for her.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
As your MRI says L 5 S 1 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.

Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or IFT which is helpful in your case.

I will advise to check her vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root which is not relieving by medication and physiotherapy then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (24 minutes later)

Okay, thank you for the guidence. Iam sending the MRI and Vit D3 reports please check them. She is already having those medicines which you suggested but there is no relief in pain. Waiting for the responce.
Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
may need surgical decompression if persistent pain remains

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

I have seen her MRI report and blood vit D report.

I hope as vit D was less she is on vit D supplement.

Her MRI report shows severe foraminal compression which may need surgical decompression if persistent pain remains after conservative therapies.

Epidural injection may help temporarily.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta