Lumbar disc herniation compression nerve leg numbness after taking a month of methylcobalamin does not work, can be combined with traction, surgery and other methods of comprehensive treatment.
When the herniated lumbar intervertebral disc tissue compresses the surrounding nerves, it can lead to weakness, numbness, pain and dysfunction in the corresponding innervated area. Usually, non-surgical treatment (bed rest, medication, exercise therapy and traction, etc.) is the mainstay, and surgical treatment can be considered when the above treatments are ineffective.
Among the medications, neurotrophic drugs (e.g., methylcobalamin, neurotropin) are helpful in relieving the numbness and weakness of the lower limbs caused by compression of the nerve roots or spinal cord. If the effect of taking methylcobalamin alone is not good, it can be combined with the following methods of treatment.
1. Traction therapy: including continuous traction and intermittent traction, generally can relieve the symptoms of radiating pain and numbness of the lower limbs in a short period of time, but traction should be carried out under the guidance of the professional doctors of the Department of Rehabilitation, avoiding large weight and long time traction.
2. Physical therapy: Hot compresses, acupuncture, massage, and traditional Chinese medicine are also effective in relieving the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation.
3. Surgery: If the systematic conservative treatment is ineffective, or if the symptoms worsen or recur in the course of conservative treatment, surgery can be considered.
Herniated lumbar disc compression nerve leg numbness itself has the presence of nerve damage, so the treatment time is also relatively long, it is recommended that the patient patient patience, if any discomfort, it is recommended to timely go to the hospital for consultation, by a specialist doctor according to the specific condition of the choice of appropriate treatment.