<human>: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here...I did not receive any training on how to lift heavy objects safely. I was only asked to sign training documents. I injured my back after I have carried box with vouchers on 3 Jan 2011. I was asked by my GM to carry full box with vouchers. I have point it out that the box was too heavy however my GM did not replay on that so I have decided to carry it anyway.I went to my GP on 5 Jan. Doctor said that I am suffering with back pain (Sciatica , sciatic nerve pain) cause of heavy lifting and I have been told to take rest for a week. Also I have been told by the doctor to make a new appointment for next week on 12/01/11. On 12th I was told by my GP to stay off sick and my next appointment was on 19/01/11 and other on 26/01/11 when I was told to stay off sick for one month more and given repeated prescribed medications. 5/01/2011: 112 Co-Codamol 30/500MG Tablets-TWO to be taken FOUR times a days. 15 Diazepam 2MG Tablets-ONE to be taken THREE times a day. 26/01/2011: 112 Co-Codamol 30/500MG Tablets-TWO to be taken FOUR times a days. 21 Diazepam 2MG Tablets-ONE to be taken THREE times a day. I have been suffering from burning/aching sensation and shooting pain, like electricity from my lower back, down the buttocks and into both of the legs, all the way down to my calves and feet. And I feel weak and have burn like fire, numbness, tingling in my leg and feet. Also I have a cracking hip &knee &foot, back and neck pain.  In addition to my prescribed medications I have been using heated pad and continue light exercises at home that has been advised by my GP. I am awaiting Physiotherapy appointment as well. I have swollen ankles and calves; I can not walk or sit. I would like to know if I injured my bones and/or soft tissiues. And when I will be healhy again?I need your specialist advice.Thanks and Regards,
<bot>: Dear patient Considering your case there is high possibility of disc prolapse with nerve roots compression which is leading to shooting pain in both legs. So you need to go for MRI of lumbosacral spine with screening of whole spine.  MRI gives detail information of discs and nerve roots and final in confirming diagnosis.  So visit radiology center nearby you and get it done.  Continue your medications tail report is done. Need to consult expert spine surgeon with MRI report.