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My legs are killing me

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Karen1008
Karen1008

Hi everyone, I'm in a pickle... I was diagnosed last Thursday but I have a question. In 2013, I had a spine fusion of my L4-L5 and the back has never been the same since. Constant pain 24/7 365 with leg pain. Now my leg pain is getting worse. I have read that herpes affects your legs. Could this be from that or my back? It hurts all the way down to my ankles on both legs. My butt cheeks also hurt!!!! Thank you!!!!

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  • samantha39835
    samantha39835 Karen1008

    Posted

    Hi Karen yes it can affect ur back and legs when ur having an outbreak unfortunately,can b quite uncomfortable

    The only thing u can really do is start taking the medication as soon as u feel an outbreak coming on which u will probably get to know and take pain killers until late it starts to subside.

    😊

  • DaisukeShino
    DaisukeShino Karen1008

    Posted

    I am on the same situation. Well I was just diagnosed yesterday and have been on Acyclovir, but the muscle pain is just too darn much. I found taking some pain killers to be helpful for a few hours to alleviate pain. 
    • DaisukeShino
      DaisukeShino Karen1008

      Posted

      Also, just an advice, maybe you should call your physician and possibly explain the pain you have been feeling. I sure am doing that today.
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