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I'm experiencing numbness in my legs and hips and painful aching when i have feeling, i also have associated back pain. Can you suggest anything?

Submitted: 405 days and 1 hours ago.
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Age: 36; Female, Guernsey

Posted by Salar 405 days and 1 hours ago.

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do you have any bowel or bladder problems? did you ever have a scan for it

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i've been told i have ibs. have had ct and mri scans on lower back, and colonoscopy

Posted by Salar 405 days and 1 hours ago.

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what did they find on the above tests?

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nothing really. just a small bulge in a disc.

Posted by Salar 405 days and 1 hours ago.

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have you been taking any medicine for the back ache as of yet..

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been on variety of painkillers over last 5-6 years, currently on tramadol and diazepam

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the numbness etc can be treated with neurontin . as for pain ultram is a dafe med and doesnt stomach or kidney issure like aleeve or ibuprofen. it will also be important to see a neurologist or regular doctor to have an exam of lower legs to find out if you have peipheral neuropathy .. which is treatable.. with neurontin, iron or b12.

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int.medicine board eligible, research fellowship cardiology.. working at UTMCK

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