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Slip disc and sciatica

2019-05-06 19:33:49
I have slip disc L4/L5/S1 ,pain in lower back and radiating to the right leg. I got cortisone injected on last Monday to S1 for the herniated disc for sciatica.The pain has come down but the right leg is numb from calf muscle down till the toe . What are the suggested treatments to reduce the numbness and relief from pain ? Please refer to screenshot from the MRT.
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Yes some numbness after injection is normal but it will gradually wear off.looking at the disc size it needs discectomy of some form. Get it done such size discs are uncommon to subside themselves

Answered2019-05-07 10:55:27

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Better to go for per cutaneous endoscopic disc removal under local before it is too late Thanks

Answered2019-05-07 05:37:03

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Numbness will go away. Need not bother.

Answered2019-05-07 02:51:17

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Numbness will usually reduce with the help of neuroprotective medicines.

Answered2019-05-30 12:41:13

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