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Does anyone know what causes nerve pain in legs and back at night?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Mar 12 9:27am | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
@elizabeth17
I have cervical/lumbar spinal issues (stenosis, degenerative disc disease, myelopathy, osteoarthritis, neurogenic claudication) and small fiber/peripheral. It affected my head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs and feet.
It seems you may have issues with spinal cord/nerve root compression (may be from disc/bone spurs/vertebrae issues) that radiates and shoots electrical shocks to your upper/lower back and legs.
It would be good for you to see an orthopedic spine specialist and/or neurologist for MRIs of cervical and lumbar spine. They should be able to help give you options for treatment (pain management, nerve pain medications, spinal injections, PT) based upon diagnosis.
You will want to be careful not to fall or get chiropractor adjustments which could worsen symptoms (especially if you have compression of your cervical spinal cord). I do not believe taking supplements for your symptoms will make a difference (they help small fiber neuropathy if diagnosed through neuropathy bloodwork/skin punch biopsy) but do little for your spine. Supplements for osteoarthritis/inflammation and change in diet to reduce inflammation may help if diagnosed.
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I have just about all the symptoms you listed, dlydailyhope. I'm 82, and had a spinal injection for pain a couple of months ago. It was like a miracle, but the pain will come back, according to the doctor. My orthopedic doctor gave me physical therapy, which helped a bit. There are excellent exercises for sciatica on-line, demonstrated by physical therapists.
I wish you, and the rest of us, the best luck in dealing with this horrid pain. I don't want backs surgery, but I may be headed towards this, I'm afraid.
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Thank you for this information. I am sorry for your health issues. I appreciate your insight. It is helpful to learn to understand these issues so I can ask my doctor about possible causes and treatment options. I think asking for a MRI would probably be a good idea. Were your doctors able to prescribe anything to stop your conditions from getting worse? I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis but just told to take calcium and vitamin D supplements and a once weekly pill that takes 10 years to work. I am not sure if this has anything to do with my nerve pain. I will see what my doctor says and maybe consult a specialist,Thank you for your help.