Likely cause
First you have to check the cause of pain - it can be due to diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorder, autoimmune disorders etc
What to watch for
Watch for lower back pain radiating to one leg that is sciatica, watch for extreme numbness/ tingling, watch when the pain is more? Morning or night
What you can do
Check sugar level (fasting blood sugar, post prandial blood sugar) Hba1c, TSH, vitamin B12, creatinine, vitamin D level
First treat the cause of nerve pain
If it is not getting better- we can add pain medicines like gabapentin + nortryptyline
When to see a doctor
If the pain is severe shock like burning sensation, if there is too much back pain that it is difficult to control, if sugar levels are very high, and any lab test comes to be abnormal - see a doctor
This is general information from a verified doctor and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an in-person consultation. In an emergency, seek immediate medical care.
