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What Causes Severe Pain In The Lower Back And Legs?
Hi I m a 46 year old female. I ve been diagnosed with having: Osteoarthritis in my back and both knees Musculoskeletal disease Degenerative Disc disease I have 4 herniated discs at L4 L5 and T?? And T?? (Bra strap area) I have been having excruciating pain in lower back, butt cheeks, both legs And most chronic pain in left leg! It has affected my walking..standing..sitting and sleeping! What could be causing this dibilitating pain?? Thank you so much!!
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Of course pain is due to osteoarthritis of spine and herniated disc compressing nerve roots.
Treatment consists
*analgesic pain releivers acetaminophen and NSAID advil for pain and inflammation
*topical creams with NSAID voltaren or lidocaine patches
*narcotics medications oxycodone
*muscle relaxants
*injections with hyaluronic acid and corticosteroids
Hope I have answered your questions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Of course pain is due to osteoarthritis of spine and herniated disc compressing nerve roots.
Treatment consists
*analgesic pain releivers acetaminophen and NSAID advil for pain and inflammation
*topical creams with NSAID voltaren or lidocaine patches
*narcotics medications oxycodone
*muscle relaxants
*injections with hyaluronic acid and corticosteroids
Hope I have answered your questions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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