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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Lower Back And Left Leg

I had a bad sciatica incident 6 weeks ago with severe pain in lower back and down left leg, tingling, etc.. I have been improving. I can now walk quite a while with less pain. However, when I try to go back to my normal fast walk(hiking) for exercise I am still experiencing foot drop. I cannot get up speed. I can walk normally when walking slowly. Is this a sign that I am recovering or that the foot drop will recover completely?
Wed, 20 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case and I do not think that foot drop will improve. i would recommend you to get MRI of the spine to see if there is any compression of the nerves is present. Sciatica happens because of compression of the nerves due to disc.
if disc compression is more then fifty degree then you might need surgery to take care of that. Remember that foot drop is a dangerous sign and it may further progress to causes weakness in leg.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Lower Back And Left Leg

Hello, I have studied your case and I do not think that foot drop will improve. i would recommend you to get MRI of the spine to see if there is any compression of the nerves is present. Sciatica happens because of compression of the nerves due to disc. if disc compression is more then fifty degree then you might need surgery to take care of that. Remember that foot drop is a dangerous sign and it may further progress to causes weakness in leg. I hope this answer will be helpful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks