I am experiencing lower back pain and the doctor said I have a bulging disc. He scheduled a cortisone shot in my spine for next week. In the meantime, I have developed numbness and bruising on my inner thighs. The numbness is also in the vaginal area. I am afraid to get the shot and don t know if I should call with these new symptoms.
Hi, as you mentioned the symptoms you are having. For which I will recommend undergoing the abdominal and pelvic ultrasonography as the first step. Also, a urine examination will be needed to rule out if any urinary tract infection is there. Post that if urine test comes normal than an MRI will be advised of the lower spine. Which will help us know that If there is any bulging disc in the lumbar spine. Once the soft tissue Injury in the spine is noted than a rest with physical therapy is recommended. Also, physical therapist may help with therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy for your symptomatic relief. Post that performing exercises to strengthen the core, pelvic floor and spinal muscles is advised. If all This does not help then a shot of cortisone is advised. Also, along with rest, Medication and physical therapy 99% recovery is noted. All my patients recover with rest, medication and physical therapy up to 99%.for any more questions you can ask me and I'll be happy to help you.regards Jay In Chat Doctor.