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I am 44 years old male. My cholesterol level is 225, a bit high. I had a sciatica attack few days back my left leg ankle is swollen and stiffness in hands and legs when wake up in the morning, also joints paining. Doctor has suggested it's sciatica with neurological issue. I am diabetic and taking metformin 500 mg + glimepiride 1 mg before lunch and metformin 250 mg before dinner. My first finger from toe of left leg having numbness for long time, uric acid is normal (5.5).please suggest treatment. Thanks and regards.
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Respected Lybrate user. Please control of your all health problems. Especially your cholesterol levels, uric acid and change your lifestyle. Without changing of all. Nobody can't helps you. Good luck.
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You will need a mri of lumbar spine with whole spine screening for evaluation.
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