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Ft dr said l leg/ft pain is dorsal nerve. nerve root sleeve cyst s1 or 2. gabapentin no help. also severe rectal pain when asleep and pelvic pain.

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Dr. Craig Lum answered

Leg/foot pain: If the meds are helping and you're having a hard time sleeping at night, you might consider talking to your PCP about referring you to a neurosurgeon for evaluation.

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Answered 10/24/2016

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A member asked:

Ft dr said l leg/ft pain is dorsal nerve. nerve root sleeve cyst s1 or 2. gabapentin no help. also severe rectal pain when asleep and pelvic pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Lum answered

Dr Ihle agreed

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