Question
Hello,
I'm 33 year old, female, 140 pounds.  In the beginning of the August, I had an agreement with my husband.  Then, he suddenly kicked me at my lower back.  I almost fall forward.  After the incident, I've had so much pain on my back and chest.  I've developed rashes on my back and the area between my butts.  I sweated a lot after the incident.  I went to see a dermatologist and she gave me this medicine called hydrocortisone Valerate 0.2 %( ointment).  Now I felt numbness and weakness on my left leg. I feel heavy and pain on my left leg.  I also feel wired feeling around my rectal area.  What should I do?  Am I going to be a handicapped person?  Should I take x-ray or MRI?  What doctor should i see?


Answer
hi Jenny-

sounds like you have something pressing on one of the nerves in your lower back, so i recommend an MRI. if you go to your regular doctor and tell them about the injured area, about the numbness and tingling and weakness they should be able to set it up for you

i doubt you will become 'handicapped' but it may keep feeling like this until you have it treated.

and, in my personal opinion, i recommend staying far away from anyone who would kick you in the back. i know it's not always that simple, but i hope you'll  consider it.

good luck
leslie