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Posted 3/3/2011 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning All,

I have had a herniated disc ( L5-S1) which I have lived with fairly well since 2005.

At the present I have low back pain and  severe weakness in my left leg.  I cannot squat down and if I do I cannot get up as left leg is so weak.

Had an MRI in 2005. Could this all be caused by the back injury -  I know you are not Doctors but your thoughts mean a lot to me ?

Kindly,

Kitt

 

Posted 3/3/2011 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt, pressure on the spinal cord at that level can definitely cause decreased motor function in the leg. It could also cause problems with urinary leakage or retention. Probably time to get it checked out again.
Posted 3/3/2011 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Judy2. I think you need to get back in with the docs. Hugs and I hope you feel better soon.
Posted 3/4/2011 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks,  an I do have the urinary leakage which I chalked up to being a senior citizen.

I will make an appointment with my PCP for next week.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

Posted 3/4/2011 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds familar to me kitt. I had that problem back in the fall last year. It took two months of therapy to help it feel better.
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