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Any Suggestion For Leg Weakness, Numbness That Is Effecting Low Back?

I took castor 3 years ago and have leg weakness and numbness, now it is effecting the low back. Do you have any suggestions? I have had Mir s, x-rays, blood tests, PT, aqua therapy, nero testing 2 times and now scheduled for my third. I was told to get an attorney.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting
Your symptoms are suggestive of pinched nerve due to slip disc, needs physical examination to confirm.If MRI is non conclusive you may have EMG/NCV test for muscle and nerve study.
Hope this helps.
Take care
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Any Suggestion For Leg Weakness, Numbness That Is Effecting Low Back?

Hi Thanks for posting Your symptoms are suggestive of pinched nerve due to slip disc, needs physical examination to confirm.If MRI is non conclusive you may have EMG/NCV test for muscle and nerve study. Hope this helps. Take care