I've been to the dr and had a MRI on my right knee (which showed nothing) and now lower spine. The problem started with my foot going numb, just the top about 4 inches above my ankle down through my toes. One toe has gone crooked and limp, I cannot walk normal on that foot b/c it slaps down when I apply weight to my heal. I had a shot of b12 which helped with the mobility factor, but the numbness has gotten worse and gone north up the outer side of my leg. I wasn't having pain in my lower back until about 2-3 weeks ago and since has become very painful just above my butt. No meds seem to help the pain (Tylenol 3, Advil, aspirin, regular Tylenol) and the heating pad offers very little relief. I haven't seen the doctor yet about my MRI results and can't get a call back for some reason. Is it possible that I am lacking b12 and a supplement will solve the issue or does it sound more like a bulging disc? Someone who's been through this, your opinion is appreciated.
2007-03-02 15:16:55 · 4 answers · asked by cottideis 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Your complaints are consistent with an L4 nerve root problem, quite possibly the L4-5 disc pressing on the nerve. (If it turns out i'm right, buy your local physical therapist a Coke!)
Your doctor would do well to refer you to a physical therapist, preferably someone with a good background in spine. You may also require referral to a physician who specializes in this area, possibly a neurosurgeon.
Anyone who tells you to treat this with supplements alone should be shot and have their license taken away, in that order.
Good luck!
2007-03-02 18:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Jason W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, it could be your sciatic nerve. I would not rule out a pinched nerve. You really need to find out the report of your MRI. Try ice, instead of heat. It only sets up inflammation and causes it get worse in the long run. Ice 3 to 4 times a day, 20 minutes each time.
Try laying on your back with a pillow under your knees, or on your left side with the pillow between your knees. This will take the pressure off your back and help with the pain.
2007-03-02 23:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by dpeeeee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a trauma in your lower back is causing that. not necessarily a bulging disk, could be a sublaxation or probably a herniation that is causing a minor inflammation affecting nerve endings and circulation. Pain killers relieve the pain yes, but your are blocking it and somehow is creating more damage. my advice: stop pain killers, schedule an appointment with a chiropractor.
2007-03-03 01:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by einsteinliam2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dear friend, it sounds more like a hernia, by scoliousis. That affects all the mouvement of the compressed area.
2007-03-03 10:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ziza Pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋