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i had five back surgeries in 1998-2002 the last one was with hardware.i am in contionious pain in my legs bil. esp.my left leg. i have been to more than several doctors.unable to find out the cause of the chronic pain. i really need help on this doctors. i don't know what to do.x-ray did show scar tissure in that area,but the pain should not be 10+.I am 65 yrs. old ,have had numerous test done on different organs in my body-all neg. exp.hep c. saw dr. had biospy dr said no scarring score was not high enough to treat and i was not a good candidate for the medication available.i am despreate to know what is wrong, so i can accept whatever it is. my b&b are working well my pain is in the left leg with tingling.all of the time,non-stop. acute pain it seem as if my body is out of alignment i walk with a walker outside for cautious measures. eent okay.at night i am unable to sleep due to the extreme pain in lower back and legs are driving me insane. bil.leg syndrome was and was not ruled out

 

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meds. for rls-no good exercise-moderate loss 50lbs #214 small before all surgeries.largest at240 I had a lapband does not have water in it-i developed all sorts of problems i did not have prior to all of this. do i need to go to a diagnosic center ?i am at a comlpete loss i am under pain mgm.the only thing thats helping a little.I need to know the cause.not the undercover stuff. i have been to every dr in dallas tx. or that i have been referred to.0000. i am on a need to know basic. please help me.

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April 23 3:18 PM (4 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
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Hi,


This pain is caused ultimately by pressure on your nerves.

There are a number of options to keep such pain under control:

Physical exercise: Physical exercise is undoubtedly the most important. You will have to do some regular exercises for your back; this is usually a very successful method.

Heat compresses: Heat compresses either superficially with a warm heat pack, or deep heat with ultrasound therapy, should be tried.

Medications: Drugs like phenytoin, carbamazepine, or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline are used to control pain.

Steroids: steroid injections may be given at the site of the pinched nerve.

Back support: A lumbar belt worn regularly by itself often helps to relieve the nerves. Braces, splints, orthopaedic shoes may be needed.

Lumbar traction: This is another option that you should discuss with your neurosurgeon. Traction often helps to relieve the pain making surgery unnecessary.

General measures like a firm mattress for sleeping, avoiding bending the waist forward, avoiding lifting heavy weights, should be practiced. Other measures may include vocational counseling, occupational therapy, etc.

Surgery: A repeat surgery of the spine is the last option.

In my opinion, for you, physical exercises, Lumbar belt, medications and occasionally steroid injections if the pain is too severe will be sufficient to give you a healthy life. You should consult your doctor for these options.

You may consult the links below for more info:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herniated-disk/HD99999

http://familydoctor.org/341.xml

You may consult the link below to see some exercises:

http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/sciaex/sciaex02.html

 

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April 23 3:53 PM (34 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
I hae tried all the things you have suggested. lhave and use lumbar belt,heat,steroid injections, exercise, except traction. i will ask my dr..taking anti-seizure meds makes my head appear to explode. thanks anyway.
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