Suggest treatment for lower leg pain
Patient: I have had 3 spinal surgeries in 4 years. I am not able to walk without pain in my lower left leg. Pain is present even during sleep, usually awaking me. Doctor has performed a nerve study . Results show significant problem in the L4-L5 area with resulting pain in upper left side of leg to lower left leg even down to ankle. Ortho Surgeon is now recommending a CT Scan with Myelogram injection. Will this procedure finally give some answers to the continuing left leg problem or will this procedure damage anything now existing in my spine. Prior surgeries have removed bone and cysts, etc. from left facet joints in L3, L4, L5, S1, yet the nerve pain remains. What do you think is going on in my spine? Doctor: Hi. Your problem is really of concern. I feel first of all a good assessment by a spine surgeon is must. See surgery is not a ready made solution to problems, and in your case you already have had 3 of them.Second an MRI is must, CT myelo has almost been replaced by MR these days.Life style modification is another requirement you go for surgery or not.but this is must.