I have been having low back problem for more than 25 years. I was operated upon my back 25 years back. For the last 15 days I have been having pain on the left side of my left leg from the hip to the ankle. Since I am 70 years old I am not prepared for surgery. Now I am being injected on the spine. Kindly give me your opinion. With regards.

Dr. N C GuptaOrthopedist52yrs exp

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Kindly show me digital x rays of affected part. Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful use no pillow under the head. Do hot fomantation. Ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days bio d3 max 1tab od x10 do neck, back & general exercises. It may have to be further investigated. You will need other supportive medicines also. Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take. Do reply back for detailed treatment plan. Do not ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem. Kindly avoid such injections, if possible. 

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