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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Exp 50 years

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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain And Numbness In The Legs

hi,

my wife is 56,year old who is complaining of lower back pain,rediating to both legs.for last 6,months. there is no history of any injury. she is unable to stand for more then 10.minutes or to walk for more then 10, minutes.she is givien a typical history of neurogenic claudication, which means she can walk for 10, minutes and then she is looking for a place to sitdown and so is standing for her.she does not recall any injury to her legs or spine.she does complain of numbness in the legs and pins and needles and dragging sensation in thr legs as she walk. her weight is 78 kgs. kindly advice

                                                                 
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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