i have had pain in the left leg for now a year, went for a scan and they told me that i have a disc prolapse. Dr told me to take pain killers for two weeks, however one other doctor had prescribed Pregabalin for a month. Still confused on what to take for medication and scared whether i will be able to give birth normally when the time comes.
Hi there. Welcome to Chat Doctor. Pain raising to the leg from the lower back die to a disc prolapse occurs when the Sciatic nerve roots get pinched by the prolapsed disc. This raise pain when you bend forward, lift heavy weights or walk long distances. It is advisable to avoid the same. You can wear a lumbar belt for some relief. Take medication or apply a gel containing painkiller and muscle relaxant which is very important in reducing the muscle spasm associated with disc prolapse. Kindly talk to your doctor regarding the same, as muscle relevant is very soothing in such situations. Eat healthy.  Chat Doctor.  Exercise regularly within comfortable limits. Stay stress-free. Thanking you. Hope I have answered your query. Regards