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What Causes Pain, Numbness And Burning Sensation In The Legs?
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Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Question : I HAVE SEVERE PAIN NUMBNESS BURNING AND STINGING IN MY LOWER LEGS AND FEET. WHAT TYPE OF DOCTOR OR SPECIALIST SHOULD I SEE
Brief Answer:
You have to consult an orthopedic surgeon or neorosurgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr.Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Your problem ,it looks like sciatica ,so in my opinion you should consult an orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist.
I suggest you get an MRI to know the exact cause of your problem.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
You have to consult an orthopedic surgeon or neorosurgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr.Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Your problem ,it looks like sciatica ,so in my opinion you should consult an orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist.
I suggest you get an MRI to know the exact cause of your problem.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
THANK YOU DR. LET ME EXPLAINE A LITTLE FURTHER.
I HAD A LAMINECTOMY FOR SEVERE BACK PAIN IN 2015. MY LEGS AND TAILBONE STARTED HURTING IN EARLY 2016. I WAS PRESCRIBED 15MG OF MORPHINE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. SUFFERING EXCRUCIATING PAIN IN MY TAILBONE AND LEGS I RESORTED TO VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR A PAIN INJECTION. MORPHINE DIDNT WORK. SO I WAS INJECTED WITH DALAUTED, THIS WORKED.
I SEE A PAIN MGMT DR, FOR CRONIC BACK PAIN. I GET TRIGER POINT INJECTIONS IN MY LOWER BACK BOTH SIDES AND THEY LAST 3 WEEKS. HE PRESCRIBED OPANA ER 15MG AND THIS STOPPED THE PAIN IN MY TAILBONE BUT NO RELIEF IN MY LEGGS AND FEET. ANY FURTHER HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.
I HAD A LAMINECTOMY FOR SEVERE BACK PAIN IN 2015. MY LEGS AND TAILBONE STARTED HURTING IN EARLY 2016. I WAS PRESCRIBED 15MG OF MORPHINE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. SUFFERING EXCRUCIATING PAIN IN MY TAILBONE AND LEGS I RESORTED TO VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR A PAIN INJECTION. MORPHINE DIDNT WORK. SO I WAS INJECTED WITH DALAUTED, THIS WORKED.
I SEE A PAIN MGMT DR, FOR CRONIC BACK PAIN. I GET TRIGER POINT INJECTIONS IN MY LOWER BACK BOTH SIDES AND THEY LAST 3 WEEKS. HE PRESCRIBED OPANA ER 15MG AND THIS STOPPED THE PAIN IN MY TAILBONE BUT NO RELIEF IN MY LEGGS AND FEET. ANY FURTHER HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.
I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE MRI'S AND THEY SHOW NOTHING WRONG
Brief Answer:
Start combination of Pregabalin and methycobalamine + Back exercises
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
You started developing pain in your tailbone and legs in 2016 after laminaectomy in 2015.Your multiple MRIs did not reveal much.
I suggest you start a combination of Pregabalin and Methycobalamine + Muscle strengthening exercises for the back. Pain killers alone may not help much Also ,if you don't feel improvement in 2-3 weeks , get an NCV to assess the nerve functions.
Hope this will benefit you. Thanx for the question.
Start combination of Pregabalin and methycobalamine + Back exercises
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
You started developing pain in your tailbone and legs in 2016 after laminaectomy in 2015.Your multiple MRIs did not reveal much.
I suggest you start a combination of Pregabalin and Methycobalamine + Muscle strengthening exercises for the back. Pain killers alone may not help much Also ,if you don't feel improvement in 2-3 weeks , get an NCV to assess the nerve functions.
Hope this will benefit you. Thanx for the question.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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