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How To Treat Trapped Nerve In Leg?

Hi I ve had a trapped nerve in my leg now form11 weeks, just been on medication and one session of physio. I think I will ask for a scan. I am in so much pain with it and this morning I have noticed a bruise in the same area I was pressing to relief pressure last night? Any ideas? I also woke up in as much pain as I went to bed in
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case,
MRI spine will help in diagnosis of trapped nerve.

Another possibility of nerve entrapment can be peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes, alcohol, hypothyroidism.
Blood work up and EMG-NCV [nerve conduction] study will help.

For these symptoms methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like amitryptiline can be started consulting your doctor.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Epidural steroid shot can help if no relief with medication.

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.
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How To Treat Trapped Nerve In Leg?

Hello, I have studied your case, MRI spine will help in diagnosis of trapped nerve. Another possibility of nerve entrapment can be peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes, alcohol, hypothyroidism. Blood work up and EMG-NCV [nerve conduction] study will help. For these symptoms methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like amitryptiline can be started consulting your doctor. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Epidural steroid shot can help if no relief with medication. 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.