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Gender: Female
How tall are you (feet and inches)?: 5'6
What is your weight in pounds?: 155lbs
How old are you?: 31
How long has this been going on?: More than a month
Check all symptoms you are currently experiencing:
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Bruising or Bleeding
What have you done so far to remedy this condition? Please include tests and relevant studies here. i have been to the hospital and they have said it could possibly be sciatic nerve pain or restless leg syndrome. so far i try to stretch but it hurts more. it hurts when i walk and when i use the restroom.i had have couple surgeries that might cause some symptoms like a partial bowell removel, gall bladder removel,appendix removel.and also i am fixed from having kids so i had a tubal.
Please list any chronic medical problems and also list any prior surgery (lacerations don't count!): i have anxiety and depression and a little bit of arthritis in my lower back. i have had a partial bowell removel,appendix removel, gallbladder removel.
Check all conditions present in your immediate family... :
History of Back Pain
Stroke
Please list any medication allergies that you have : : n/a
Please list any medications you are currently taking (and dosage if known) :: gabinpentin, klonapin, prozac,
When was your last menstrual cycle?: 2 weeks ago
Are you currently using or do you have a history of tobacco use?: Yes
Are you currently using or do you have a history of illegal drug use?: No
Please describe your alcohol consumption :: Occasionally
HOW QUICKLY DO YOU NEED THIS TO BE ANSWERED?: As soon as possible
what should i do? i have no insurance and no income just got out of a 8 year marriage have 3 kids. been to hospital last week and they gave me a muscle relaxer shot and a steriod shot in butt cheeks. should i return to the same hospital with the paperwork they gave me and tell them the problems im having again and that no doctors will see me? whats ur opinion on what i might have wrong with my legs.
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I think we may be missing your main question here.... it did not come through in the form. Can you clarify the question or be more specific in the comment section? To start with, the WORST place for you to get a chronic, non-emergency condition diagnosed and treated is the hospital. The ER is set up for emergencies. If you do not have one they will send you on your way with instructions to follow up with your doctor. If you do not have a doctor this IS a problem as, and again, I think your main question is not asked above, but it sounds very much like you need to be evaluated for low back pain, possibly a herniated disk. An orthopedic surgeon or a good Family Practice doctor is a good place to start. We are standing by for clarification or restatement of your question.
1 comment:
I agree with MEDSTAT ER DOC 1 that this sounds very much like sciatica, and the most common caause is pressure on the sciatic nerve from a bulging or herniated disc in the lower back.
Sciatica usually occurs on one rather than both legs. The pain can be felt in the buttocks and often down the back of the leg.
The pain is usually aggravated by sitting (especially on a hard surface) and by stretching. and certainly can be bothersome with walking.
I don't think the surgeries for the gall bladder, bowel, and appendix would be causing sciatica, but sometimes arthritis can create some pressure on the sciatic nerve. It doesn't sound like a restless leg syndrome.
An x-ray of the lower back can occasionally show a narrowing of the space between the vertebrae in the low back indicating a collapsed or herniated disc, but it usually requires an MRI to get a good picture of the discs.
The real stumbling block is the fact that you have no health insurance. It might be worthwhile to put in a call to the hospital and see if something cou9ld be worked out with a social worker to see if you could qualify for medicaid or at least to work out a payment program.
If this is a disc problem, sometimes repeat steroid injections could help, but there is a danger in getting too much steroid which can be associated with a number of side effects
In some cases physical therapy can be helpful, but ideally you should get a definite diagnosis (A CT scan could be done if you have metal clips from any of your surgeries.)
It's possible to live with sciatica without getting any treatment, but in a lot of cases surgery to remove the offending disc is necessary to really take care of the problem.
It sounds like a social worker would also help with all the pressures of raising a family and the emotional struggles of going through a divorce.
Sounds like you have a lot on your plate!!
Good luck!! Space Doc
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