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Pheripheral Neuropathy vs Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
What is Lumbar Radiculopathy?
Lumbar refers to the low back region. Nerve roots exit the back to enter the legs. Nerve roots branch
out from the spinal cord and carry messages to and from the brain and the lower extremities and
pelvis. If one of these roots is sick or injured in the area where it leaves the spine, it is called a
radiculopathy. Symptoms usually arise in people between the ages of 30 and 50 and may follow an
injury or occur with no warning. Sciatica is pain that radiates from the back down the back of the leg,
and is a common manifestation of lumbar radiculopathy. Other common symptoms are numbness
and tingling of the leg or foot, weakness, and muscle spasms. 80% to 90% of patients with sciatica
recover without surgery.
the following:
Alcoholism. Poor dietary choices made by alcoholics can lead to vitamin deficiencies.
Recommendations:
1. Any patient with neurologic losses should be evaluated an experienced physician who is able to
diagnosis the problem.
2. This physician should provide the correct treatments and once the patient is treated this physician will be
able to correctly fill out the correct DBQ.
3. Secondary complications of any neurologic disease should be added to any DBQ.
4. Please remember that the VA has recently adopted a new policy of NO COMPLETED FORM = NO
BENEFITS thus please use the correct VA forms for all claims or you will loose benefits.
5. Some useful forms are: