hi doc maybe u can help me. i went to the er 3days ago for lower back pain and he sent me homw with three prescriptions and a referrel to see a neurosugeon. i called the today and they wont be able to see me fo another 3 weeks my pain is worse i cant use my right leg its hard for me to anything i been in bed for almost a week do you think I need to go back to the er?
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely sciatica caused by Intervertebral disc herniation or osteocyte Chat Doctor. An examination with orthopedic will give clue for that and an X-ray followed by an MRI if needed of Lumbosacral spine might be necessary to confirm it. For my patients with such condition I treat with NSAIDs like Diclofenac muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside and neurotrophic