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Disc bulge and nerve compression
Hello Doctors, please check my MRI report, I have been diagnosed with disc bulge and nerve compression, after taking pain killer and other medicine for almost 25 days, my pain has reduced, but not completey gone and numbness is still mild, also i was on bedrest as advised by doctor but if some day i am walking for 20-30 mins also my back pain and leg pain increased. Today doctor has advised epidural injection to me, i am not sure if this will help as i have read about the side effects of the same, pls check my MRI report and suggest Is there any other way to avoid the injection and live pain free forever in ayurveda. What are the dietary changes i can do? Thank you
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The fact that your pain has already reduced after 25 days of treatment is actually a positive sign. Nerves usually take much longer to recover than pain, so mild numbness can persist for weeks or even months.
An epidural steroid injection is not compulsory.
It is generally considered if:
Pain remains severe despite 6-8 weeks of medicines and physiotherapy.
Pain is so severe that walking and sleeping become difficult.
Surgery is not required but pain control is needed.
It is not a permanent treatment. It mainly reduces inflammation around the nerve so that rehabilitation becomes easier.
If your pain is gradually improving, I would usually continue conservative treatment before deciding on an injection, unless your spine specialist finds a strong indication.
In Ayurveda, this condition is commonly understood as Katigraha/Katishoola with aggravated Vata affecting the lumbar region and sciatic nerve (Gridhrasi).
And I can guide you properly only when I get a chance to have an online consultation so I would recommend you to consult online so that I can provide you with detailed treatment.
Next Steps
My advice would be not to rush into an epidural injection if your symptoms are steadily improving and
Get online consultation.
Most people with disc bulges improve without surgery. Recovery often takes 6-12 weeks, and numbness may take longer to resolve than pain.
With -
Proper medicines
Physiotherapy
Lifestyle modification
Ayurvedic supportive treatment where appropriate
Health Tips
Avoid bending forward suddenly.
Avoid lifting heavy weights.
Avoid sitting continuously for more than 30-40 minutes. Use lumbar support while sitting.
Sleep on a firm mattress.
Turn to one side before getting out of bed.
Walk only within your pain limit. If 30 minutes increases pain, start with 10-15 minutes and gradually increase.
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Mainly nerve problems take long time for recovery....but now your pain reduced.....you have to make some lifestyle changes to daily routine and some dietary changes also ...it will help ...
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Take proper medication....
consult online for proper diet plan and lifestyle changes.....
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