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Question
22 Aug 2011
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Numb thigh
Hi Cyberdoc
I do have a slipped disk in my back (L1/S1) Grade 1 and am under the care of a neurosurgeon. Within the last 3 weeks whilst I am standing (busy) my left thigh suddenly goes numb - infront and across to the left side. No pain anywhere. Then it goes away. I phoned the neurosurgeon who was not concered and said I must see a physio. Thing is that I was on Cepodom antibiotics for bronchitis and finished them a week ago. I have had reactions to antibiotics before so am wondering if this could be the cause? It is intermittent. I do have pain in my S joints quite often and on the left side. Could this be it?
I do have a slipped disk in my back (L1/S1) Grade 1 and am under the care of a neurosurgeon. Within the last 3 weeks whilst I am standing (busy) my left thigh suddenly goes numb - infront and across to the left side. No pain anywhere. Then it goes away. I phoned the neurosurgeon who was not concered and said I must see a physio. Thing is that I was on Cepodom antibiotics for bronchitis and finished them a week ago. I have had reactions to antibiotics before so am wondering if this could be the cause? It is intermittent. I do have pain in my S joints quite often and on the left side. Could this be it?
CyberDoc
Leonie
Your symptoms can be due to muscle spasm in the lower back and not due to the use of antibiotics. A visit to a physiotherapist is therefore, a good idea.
Regards
Dr Anrich
Your symptoms can be due to muscle spasm in the lower back and not due to the use of antibiotics. A visit to a physiotherapist is therefore, a good idea.
Regards
Dr Anrich
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