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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Discomfort And Heaviness In The Leg

Hello, Two weeks ago I had discomfort in my lower back. Ice/heat helped but about a week ago a was lifting about 30 pounds and had acute pain. Pain continued for about 72 hrs, and went to about a level 8 on a pain scale. I am now experiencing a heaviness in the leg, can t lift my knee up to my chest, and it feels like the leg may give out as I walk. I no longer have pain. Should I just wait and see what happens, or should I be seen? Rebecca
posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in back muscle.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it.

For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor.
Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
You may need to do MRI spine if symptoms persist.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.


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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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Discomfort And Heaviness In The Leg

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in back muscle. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it. For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor. Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need to do MRI spine if symptoms persist. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. 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.