mri :lumbar radiculopathy l4-5, s1, edematous sciatic nerve. severe leg pain. epidurals not helping. do i f?

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Mri-t12-l1 l4-l5 l5-s1 disk protrusion no nerve impingement or spinal stenosis. Left low back buttock leg pain 3 wks. Foot cold tingling. Worse when sitting standing walking. 10 days steriod no help?

Answer 1

Question cut off: Your question cut off but if you had epidurals, physical therapy, and meds and you are still suffering, you can get a surgical opinion. Ask your doctor about who is a good spine surgeon in your area-- many are not quick to cut. Good luck.

Answer 2

A Systematic Plan...: For dealing with these symptoms may involve sequential epidural and/or transforaminal nerve blocks, physical therapy, oral anti-inflammatory drugs, rest and the possibility of surgical decompression. Every patient, situation, and medical circumstance is unique so conferencing with your care team is suggested.

Answer 3

Surgery: If you have completed a proper work-up and have failed a reasonable period of conservative care ( at least 6-8 weeks ) and you are in significant pain that prevents you from doing your normal activities, then surgery is an option to discuss with your doctor. Check out spine-health.Com.

Answer 4

Multi-layer dressing: Use sterile dressing and antibiotic ointment over the exposed skin to prevent infection and promote healing. Use a second layer of dressing or gauze. In between the first and second layer apply a lubricant such as vaseline or petroleum jelly. Secure those layers with a roll gauze and tape. All of this goes under your sock and should prevent pain when walking.

Answer 5

Cover the part that : Peeled with a bandage. Elbow band-aids are great for covering large areas.

Answer 6

Yes: Lyrica (pregabalin) is one type of "nerve pain" medicine. There are several different types of "nerve pain" medication. You would want to increase Lyrica (pregabalin) to the highest dose before you could say it isn't working. Naproxen is an an anti-inflammatory medication. Narcotics are the strongest medication with evidence for improving neuropathic pain.

Answer 7

Neuropathy: Maybe a multidisciplinary or multimodality approach can optimize yor treatment. Physical therapy, maybe acupuncture, proper socks and shoes and maybe opioids. Talk to your doctor.

Answer 8

Yes: When confronted with a women who could be pregnant we almost always suspect it.

Answer 9

Pelvic pain: You should see a doctor. You may be pregnant, not necessarily a normal pregnancy, but you matty have others different condition such as infection or cyst. Bottom line you need an evaluation.

Answer 10

Wrong dose: The way you are taking the zithromax is not the dosing for chlamydia - for that you need to take 4 250mg tablets at once. That's it. Call your doctor and check out why they prescribed it the way you are taking it.

Answer 11

Schedule appointment: You may have a concurrent urinary tract infection not being treated by your current antibiotic. This needs to be checked and not just assume the back pain is pid related.

Answer 12

Probably not: It may me a reaction to the sting. You should seek medical attention asap.

Answer 13

Not likely: I would give it some more time and everything should slowly get back to normal. Expect pain and swelling for the next few days.

Answer 14

No: Ice and elevation. Over the counter Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours will help with the inflammation.

Answer 15

Ouch!: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with a credit card. Clean with soap & warm water. Apply ice in 10 minute. Increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off. Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply. Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway or tongue swelling – call 911.

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