Suggest treatment for severe lower back pain
Patient: Hello, I woke up this morning with two bruises on my lower back one on each side. I have no idea where they came from and it is very painful. My husband had to help me out of bed because it hurts to move too much. It even hurts to sit.. its most comfortable to lay down on my side. I havent fallen or been hit at all recently. Is this something i should be concerned about dealing with tonight or can it wait until morning? This pain gets unreal. I do have some disks messed up in my back. The report says noncompressive disk bulging t11-t12 and t12-l1 . minimal but broad based disk protrusion l5-s1 this is in close proximity to s1 nerve roots bilaterally without definite deviation or compression. Help? Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case.As you’re MRI says L 5 S 1 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be lower back pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.