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Do Back Problems Also Cause Burning Sensation In The Leg?

I am 55 years old. I do have back problems but over the last 6 months when I do slight amount of exersion my legs burn and I have SOA. I also feel weak and dizzy. My doctor thought it was related to my back and I have had 2 steroid inj. She started me on neutontin but I actually afraid to start it I afraid it will make me to sleepy at work.
posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think your You are suffering from lumbar sponylosis with compressive symptoms.Rest in posision of relief, Cartisafe D once daily,NUROKIND GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief.Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required.Yes you are correct that neutontin can cause dizziness.You may be further investigated by MRI and operation may be required. I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query.
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Do Back Problems Also Cause Burning Sensation In The Leg?

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think your You are suffering from lumbar sponylosis with compressive symptoms.Rest in posision of relief, Cartisafe D once daily,NUROKIND GOLD ONCE DAILY and analgesics (DICLOFENAC 100 MG SLOW RELEASE TABLETS) give relief.Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can aggravate this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required.Yes you are correct that neutontin can cause dizziness.You may be further investigated by MRI and operation may be required. I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query.