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

Will Lumbar Discectomy Prove Beneficial To One Having Foot Weakness Due To Bilateral Peripheral Neuritis In The Limbs ?

Sir I am 68 years old man . I have no diabetes or HTN or any cardiac dieases. I dont smoke or drink alcohol .I have bilateral peripheral neuritis in all four limbs detected by the nerve conduction studies since few years, probably seconday to the intake of Tarcolimus tabs ( as immunosuppressive for Liver transpalnt in 2000) .But I have only very slight sensory disturbacnes . Recently I have been having weakness of the dorsiflexion of my left foot since 4 months with partial foot drops and difficulty in walking. No root pain or any form of sciatica. The MRI showed disc bulging with encroachement fo the nerual recess of the L45 root. Will be benifited if I go in for lumbar discactamy though I have no root pain. Please advise me PMK Nambiar
Thu, 12 Apr 2012
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
Dear Mr. Nambiar
The weakness in dorsiflexion and foot drop can have either neurological causes or even issues related to muscles as in palsy or muscular dystrophy. Your Mri has indicated of disc bulge and encroachment to neural recess of L4-5 So this can be taken as tentative cause.
Well mr. Nambiar I believe I will not recommend surgery as the first option in such cases. In Ayurveda there is a procedure which is called Kati Vasti in which medicated oil slightly heated is kept over affected area for about half an hour to 45 minutes. These oils contain analgesic, anti inflammatory and muscle tonic herbs. I have seen excellent response in such cases. More so it is non invasive technique.
In case the cause is with muscles then fomentation with herbs and oil massage is beneficial.
I wish and hope that this will cure you.
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
 

Recent questions on Peripheral neuropathy


Loading Online Doctors....
Will Lumbar Discectomy Prove Beneficial To One Having Foot Weakness Due To Bilateral Peripheral Neuritis In The Limbs ?

Dear Mr. Nambiar The weakness in dorsiflexion and foot drop can have either neurological causes or even issues related to muscles as in palsy or muscular dystrophy. Your Mri has indicated of disc bulge and encroachment to neural recess of L4-5 So this can be taken as tentative cause. Well mr. Nambiar I believe I will not recommend surgery as the first option in such cases. In Ayurveda there is a procedure which is called Kati Vasti in which medicated oil slightly heated is kept over affected area for about half an hour to 45 minutes. These oils contain analgesic, anti inflammatory and muscle tonic herbs. I have seen excellent response in such cases. More so it is non invasive technique. In case the cause is with muscles then fomentation with herbs and oil massage is beneficial. I wish and hope that this will cure you.