HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Pain In Hip And Numbness In Foot?

I am experiencing severe pain in my left hip that travels down my leg, also numbness in my left foot. I have MS, but have never had pain like this before. I find it difficult to walk and stand. Also have lower back pain, doctor says its degenerative disc in my back. Had x-rays on my hip 2 weeks ago..no fractures. Doctor thinks its a pinched nerve. Tylenol is not helping. Any suggestions please.
Mon, 2 May 2016
Report Abuse
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hi,

thank you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised, post which an MRI may be needed to take assistance for seeing the pinching of the nerve or the soft tissue status.

Also, due to ageing factor there is always a degenerative change happening in the spine and may lead to disc degeneration and pinch of the nerve. Since the symptoms are classical for the disc degeneration and pinched nerve, your doctor is right. Also, you need to undergo physical therapy like, therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for the same which will help to reduce the pain instantly. Post which exercises will be taught to strengthen the spine and the stabilizing the spine to avoid recurrent pain.

In my clinical practice, patients recover 99% with the combination of medicine and physical therapy.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Tylenol


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Pain In Hip And Numbness In Foot?

Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised, post which an MRI may be needed to take assistance for seeing the pinching of the nerve or the soft tissue status. Also, due to ageing factor there is always a degenerative change happening in the spine and may lead to disc degeneration and pinch of the nerve. Since the symptoms are classical for the disc degeneration and pinched nerve, your doctor is right. Also, you need to undergo physical therapy like, therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for the same which will help to reduce the pain instantly. Post which exercises will be taught to strengthen the spine and the stabilizing the spine to avoid recurrent pain. In my clinical practice, patients recover 99% with the combination of medicine and physical therapy. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel