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pain in my right leg

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andy89516
andy89516

ive had pin and needles,numbness and burning pain in my right leg for 5 weeks now,worse at night,my gp say it a trape nerv in my back, but i dont think so,and no pain killers doing nothing,dose any one no what it could be ?

Andy

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy andy89516

    Posted

    Why don't you think it is a trapped nerve, it does sound like one? What pain killers are you taking?
    • andy89516
      andy89516 ptolemy

      Posted

      Cuz I have no back pain, and 5weeks seems to be long time ? Tablets are tramadol 50mg and amitriptyline 10mg the pain is 24/7

      Andy

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy andy89516

      Posted

      I get sciatic pain like you mention due to a back problem which affects the sciatic nerve, but the pain is only in my leg, it can be excruciatingly painful. Physio can help. Also I try to keep moving and exercise.
    • andy89516
      andy89516 ptolemy

      Posted

      hi am now taking Lyrica 75mg and Tramadol 50mg, 12 weeks now still in lot pain, could this have anythink to do with my drinking problem ? and there any think elase i can do ?
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy andy89516

      Posted

      Are you having pain in your arms too? Is it worse after you have a drink? Lyrica is supposed to help neuropathic pain. Does your doctor still think it is a trapped nerve? Have you had any scans?
    • andy89516
      andy89516 ptolemy

      Posted

      no scans yet, pain there 24/7 if i drink or not, tabs doing nothing,after 12weeks still the same,also am on metformin 500mg.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy andy89516

      Posted

      I assume you are taking Metformin for diabetes? When you get a scan at least the doctors can check out the results. It seems at the moment you are just having pain killers. What is your diet like? Do you try and eat healthily? Do you take any form of exercise? I find swimming helps.
    • andy89516
      andy89516 ptolemy

      Posted

      yes eat well,cooked foods and lots fruit, stopping drinking now, or well trying 😊
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy andy89516

      Posted

      Not too much fruit because of the sugar content, more veg of all sorts, protein and complex carbs. I am so glad you have been able to stop drinking.
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