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Have Severe Pain In Legs And Joints

I have pain in both legs, only in the back....doesn t feel like it is in the muscle or bone, feels like the tissue and tender to touch. Have been taking Mobic for last 6 months 1 daily, started taking 1 am and 1 pm, when leg pain increased and they even seemed much worse. So have discontinued Mobic, leg pain is much better however joint pain has increased. I also take Lipitor 10mg daily. Very good health otherwise.
posted on Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Hi there.

Your symptoms correlate to disease of the spine .
It may either be a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc disease or a Lumbar Canal Stenosis.

Firstly kindly get an Xray of the lumbosacral spine done and a MRI of the same region.
Get it evaluated by an orthopedician .

In the meantime start the following :
1. Dexamethasone and Methycobalamine injections (short course of 4 to 5 days).
2. Pregablin and Duloxetine tablets at bed time.
3. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy objects.
4. A good analgesic and muscle relaxant.
5. Diathermy to the lower back.

Further treatment will depend on investigation reports.

I hope my advice has helped.
Good luck
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Have Severe Pain In Legs And Joints

Hi there. Your symptoms correlate to disease of the spine . It may either be a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc disease or a Lumbar Canal Stenosis. Firstly kindly get an Xray of the lumbosacral spine done and a MRI of the same region. Get it evaluated by an orthopedician . In the meantime start the following : 1. Dexamethasone and Methycobalamine injections (short course of 4 to 5 days). 2. Pregablin and Duloxetine tablets at bed time. 3. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy objects. 4. A good analgesic and muscle relaxant. 5. Diathermy to the lower back. Further treatment will depend on investigation reports. I hope my advice has helped. Good luck