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2023-06-20 08:22:18
I was facing severe pain for 14 days radiating from buttock ,thigh and leg... No anti-inflammatory drugs worked...i consulted a neurologist and then he prescribed PREGABALIN 75mg for 1 month... Suddenly the pain resolveed after 2 weeks . And now I can walk ,sit ,and sleep with comfortableness.. SLR test is negative. Only there is discomfort in little in fingers of leg ...no weakness ,no numbness... How many it will take to clear...for annular tear and disc bulge?
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Follow up with the treating doctor.for information regarding the disc u have to get MRI scan.little discomfort means not required for now .
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continue physiotherapy..

Answered2023-06-27 06:17:44

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

Answered2023-06-21 03:26:17

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There's no timeline for resolution of pain. Follow advice of your doctor and start physiotherapy after a visit to your orthopaedic surgeon. The idea is to strengthen your lower back to reduce the chances of similar episodes in the future.

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Anywhere between 6 to 8 weeks of medications and Physiotherapy is required

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Total 6 week treatment.. take vitamin supplement also

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