Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force Report
This is a common condition in diabetics and you are not alone. Herniated disk or bone spur in the spine that presses on the nerves. This then triggers pain in the lower back that radiates down to the back of the leg. If you have questions or suggestions for pain-related resources, please send an email to VHA Pain Management Webmaster Group. Questions about personal care should be directed to the local VA facility. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. Surgery – When other treatments aren’t effective, surgery can be performed to correct abnormalities in your body that may be responsible for your pain. Get immediate care if you get a headache that is the worst you’ve ever experienced, or if the pain is accompanied by fever, vomiting, stiffness, seizures, a rash, visual disturbances, trouble speaking, or weakness. You could be having a stroke or have an infection of the brain such as meningitis. Also seek medical care after any head injury, which can caus...