Suggest treatment for burning sensation in the lower leg
Patient: I have a couple bulging disc s in my back, causes pain around my waistline and the pain radiates to my left leg at the ankle area. the pain in the lower leg is a aching burning sensation causing me to lie down and put my leg on a pillow to get relief which takes at least 30 min. to help. would back surgery also help the leg pain. I cannot get my housework done or walk for any length of time Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  You are suffering from pain due to compression of some nerve between your bulging (prolapsed) disc. As you have been told you may require operation of back (lumbar spine). But that would be decided as per your MRI scan of lumbosacral spine. So you need to undergo an MRI. Meanwhile you should take analgesics like Tramado and Tab. Gabapentin.  I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.