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Pain in lower right back

2018-02-04 06:58:52
My MRI report says that L4-L5 diffuse disc bulge with right posterolateral disc hernniation causing right lateral racess narrowing, compressing the right transversing nerve root. My neurosergon said that I better go with surgery.But I am very afraid of sirgery. What can I do? pls do advise, I am having low back pain more than 4 months,..
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In my opinion Before surgery you can choose conservative treatment for PIVD. Please consult neurologist.

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