Hello,
With the mode of precipitation, it is very likely to be a spinal root involvement (lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica). MRI can come normal and so do the nerve conduction study. It has its share of false negative results. I would suggest you to get an electromyography (EMG) done. This will further give a clue for the neurological or/and muscular involvement.
The blood work, especially getting serum vitamin B12 levels, immunological test are needed to rule out or diagnose the peripheral neuropathy. This is disease of nerves on their ends. Usually medical treatment is sufficient to treat them
At this point of time physical therapy should be tried. If it does not help you, a repeat MRI would be required. Initial MRI may miss sometimes these lesion.
Hope this helps you. Your follow up questions are welcome.
Dr. Arun
Edited by Dr. Arun Phophalia on March 10 2008 at 3:19am__________________
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