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What Causes Severe Pain In The Hips And Lower Back?

Hi, I have severe hip pain and lower back pain. I have been told it is sciatica of the left hip/leg. It also makes my sitting down to watch tv impossible. I have been like this for 2 months now and tried absolutely everything available. I am a firm believer in self help but this has really got the better of me. This morning for the first time ever I have taken 1no Co-codamol 30mg/500mg Tablet to help me through my working day. Can you please advise me how they work (it has definitely taken the edge off the pain). Is it just masking the pain or will it help to reduce the inflammation. Thanks very much. My email is: YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hello,

As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at the lumbar region.

For further assessment, I would suggest you do MRI back, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation.

Till then you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel with heating pads. You may require tablet Pregabalin after consultation. Do regular physical therapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Hips And Lower Back?

Hello, As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at the lumbar region. For further assessment, I would suggest you do MRI back, nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. Till then you can take tablet acetaminophen. Apply diclofenac gel with heating pads. You may require tablet Pregabalin after consultation. Do regular physical therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician