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I have bulging discs in my back. There is the usual pain associated and I deal. Today I got up to walk into another room and the pain in my back rounded into my side and traveled down my leg. walking is impossible, it seems the muscle is spasming, is this something I need to be seen for or can I just take a muscle relaxer and stay off my feet? Never had this happen before.
As per my clinical experience, the inability to walk is something more problematic than simple muscle spasm. There can be raised tissue edema at the disc bulging part, severe compression of underlying nerve structures or roots or acute disc prolapse. Though primary relief with analgesic can be obtained in terms of pain, but what about the inability to walk and move?
The answer to last 2 questions will be narrated at an ER after your thorough clinical examination from neurological corner.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Hello, As per my clinical experience, the inability to walk is something more problematic than simple muscle spasm. There can be raised tissue edema at the disc bulging part, severe compression of underlying nerve structures or roots or acute disc prolapse. Though primary relief with analgesic can be obtained in terms of pain, but what about the inability to walk and move? The answer to last 2 questions will be narrated at an ER after your thorough clinical examination from neurological corner. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon