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What Do Backache And Numbness In The Legs Indicate?
I have pain in my back and severe numbness in my legs. I am actually having to use walker or wheelchair since Friday. I have had three shots in my back aug, sept, Oct. To help with pain which then allowed me to walk and have better balance too. But the last shot didn t go well and actually caused me a set back. What can I do to get help with my issue. Where do i stsrt
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
Hello,
Back pain and numbness may be due to trauma or degenerative induced compressive neuropathy, lead to the nerves going to lower limb tingling and numbness. Use tablet pregabalin twice a day for two weeks, early physical therapy and exercise may useful. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Back pain and numbness may be due to trauma or degenerative induced compressive neuropathy, lead to the nerves going to lower limb tingling and numbness. Use tablet pregabalin twice a day for two weeks, early physical therapy and exercise may useful. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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