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My mom is 60 years age,,on 1st july mom felt in bathroom and bottom portion became very weak..from that days mon cant pass urine,,yet she feel the pressure and same this happen during stool..MRI report suggests l4 vertebra over l5 with degenerative disc disease affecting l4-l5 and l5-s1 levels with pressure effect over bilateral exting nerve roots.

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She may need a surgery to remove pressure on the nerves and stabilise the spine. ...  Read More

Hi, My wife is suffering from sciatica due to nerve compression from L4-L5 disc bulge. We have visited many experts, who have prescribed us lot of medicines mainly pain killers. But the pain starts once pain killlers are stopped. We have stopped medicines and continued with Back excersises. But results are not as expected. It has been more than a y

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It is better to have nerve root block see that helps. ...  Read More

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Hi, I am suffering from L5S1 nerve compression. Pain starts from lower back - hips - upper thighs- lower legs. Need physiotherapist for TENS & Ultrasound therapy immediately. Location JAIPUR.

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Avoid any heavy weight lifts, physiotherapy - IFT of lumbar spine. Take Painkillers, Muscle relaxants and PREGABALIN. That should help you. ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Ma'am, I have a pinched nerve pain( L4 & L5) in my Left Leg (LS) as I had fallen in stairs at home But,even after such a long time,my pain has not got gone. Pls suggest some medicine for instant resolution as I have problem in sitting on the floor while folding my left leg. Attached herewith is the prescription and X-Ray Reports Your

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advised to get MRI LS spine ...  Read More

I would request an help from you that i gone for MRI scanning and it showed up L5-S1 left is moderately compressing. When i contacted Nero Surgeon in my location, he told i may have to go for Microdiscectomy surgery. I'm not able to walk for more 15 mins, nerves in my right thigh are irritating me and also not able to bend. Apart from all these, I'

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Hi,for testicular pain consult general surgeon. For disc problem ,if u are not keen on getting surgery done, then take absolute bed rest, physiotherapy and medications for 10-15 days. If pain persists ...  Read More

After MRI detected with 1. Limber Spondylosis, 2. Multilevel lumber degenerative disc disease with acute annulus tear at L4, L5 level 3. Diffuse disc bulge at L4, L5 level causing neural foraminal effacement and compression of existing nerve root 4. Spinal Canal narrow L4 L5

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it would be better if u tell ur symptoms and send us Mri film. it's like seeing person photo is best rather than it's description. every other person after 40 years will have changes in lumbar spine. ...  Read More

Hello sir. I'm had an accident last year and my disk in the back was bulged due to which it presses against my sciatic nerve. I've 1. Burning, pinching sensation in my back till leg. 2. Burning sensation has also moved to neck and shoulder region. I do physiotherapy and it becomes alright. It gets repeated after few months. Recently I jo

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Ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working or sitting or walking....Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water...Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight...Do not ...  Read More

I had been feeling pain in my left leg for last 1 year. I have been recently diagnosed with disc bulges at L4-L5 & L5-S1 with nerve compression at S1. Currently I have pain in my lower back & back of the thigh. My MRI scan & impression are attached.

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

My MRI report diagnoses desiccation of L4-L5 disc causing compression of nerve roots. It pains when I walk which leads to problem in doing routine activities. Is it a very serious problem and also kindly provide me non-surgical treatment for it. Also I want to know if it can be treated without surgery and what are the chances of going well w/o surg

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Bed rest, physio and analgesics. Consult a spine specialist if need be. ...  Read More

My mother's age is 48. Nowadays she feels pain in her leg. We did an MRI scan. It showed that the L4, L5 nerve is pressed from the bottom of leg to her waist. The doctor has given her medicines-Sealon, esoflam, pantosec-d, neurovion for now. He suggested to admit her for 7 days on medication through injections and there isn't any need for any oper

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Yes, definitely visit an orthopaedics or neurologist doctor. She has a slip disc. she may need physiotherapy also. She will not need admission in hospital though. ...  Read More

My father has severe nerve spinal compression. He is 81 years. old. Since last 2 years he had leg pain but now it has increased. He is heart patient with 2 stunts. So we don't want to go for surgery. We have tried all the treatments but no relief. He wears compression socks also. No vascular issue. Tried all medicines. Physiotherapy but no relief.

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81 years of age with stents in the heart are not a medical absolute contraindication for surgery. If physiotherapy and other conservative methods have failed, surgery could be the only sensible option ...  Read More

For more than 1 year I have been suffering from back and left leg pain and numbness in my leg, I went to a spine surgeon and took an MRI and came to know that I have mild to moderate disc bulge along with nerve compression and prescribed a pain killer, muscle relaxant and supplements for a month. He asked me not to do any exercise and only do bed

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Thanks for trusting Ayurved and Dr Satish. It'd probably added value if you could add MRI report. Surely such vata and asthi majja dhatu concerns are very crucial and at such very early age. It just m ...  Read More

For more than 1 year I have been suffering from back and left leg pain and numbness in my leg, I went to a spine surgeon and took an MRI and came to know that I have mild to moderate disc bulge along with nerve compression and prescribed a pain killer, muscle relaxant and supplements for a month. Earlier the pain was more like intense tiredness li

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Rather than medication your nerve compression needs proper physiotherapy… that will gradually improve your strength and decrease the symptoms… Take your nerve supplements along with physiotherapy you’ ...  Read More

I am having L4 L5, L5 S1 disc bulge with diameter 5.9 mm. Pain radiating till right leg ankle. I am walking slightly tilted. Doctors are saying it needs surgery. I want to know if it really needs surgery or any other option is still there. Can I get it healed with proper care, physiotherapy and medication

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No need of surgery, will try with meds and lifestyle modification ...  Read More

I have gone through this ces surgery of L4 L5 and s1 disc buldge it's been 20days post surgery can I smoke and drink alcohol occasionally with moderate limit

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It depends on what drugs you have been started on. ...  Read More

Hello Everyone , My husband has got left paracentral bulge at L4 L5 with diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 level. Also he has vertebral body hemangioma seen at c5 D9but vertebrae. L4 L5 level causing idetitation over thecal sac without compromising spinal canal with left side moderate neural foraminal causing compression over existing nerve roots. He

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The management currently he is on is actually for symptomatic relief. He is having compressive symptoms and for those symptoms operative management would be required to release the compression. ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Management depends on AP diameter and area of spinal canal. And severity of symptoms ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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A history and examination is needed Is it only low back ache or is it radiating to either or both lower limbs? Is it associated with weakness? Any pain on walking short distances? Duration? How is it ...  Read More

Got an mri it says mild disc bulge with bilateral neural foraminal with no canal stenosis and nerve compression?but the pain is radiating everywhere below my waist.i have attached report.

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Visit the doctor again ...  Read More

The mri says no nerve compression but having pain in right leg and right testicle and back stiffness my back is not even hurting that much . I have attached my report .

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Require conservative management only ...  Read More

I have a known L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 levels are also normal. I wanted to ask: 1. Could th

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Hand pain is not related to L5 disc issue It must be something different. Nerve pain takes time and it varies according to its cause and severity Consult a neurologist for better evaluation ...  Read More

I have pain radiating to both my legs from 3 months. I have L4, L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 lev

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Pain because of facetal arthropathy and slip diac ...  Read More

I Am suffering from sciatica L4 &L5 When I am going to be lying in bed getting thighs muscles pain , But when walking or exercising feeling no pain or when running slowly feeling no pain please suggest what is the reason

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You need a examinations and some test followed by deciding the best possible treatment. ...  Read More

It's been 2 months have no improvement in my leg taking oral medicines prescribed by orthopaedic too but no relief in the pain. Now he prescribed injection for it . Does this will resolve the issue of nerve compression?

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Sir, My age is 36 I am facing back pain from last 1 week, it is distribuing work Last 2020 i have sever back pain Mri i have taken tht time L4,L5 Disc bulge. Till now i have no pain But suddenly iam facing pain from lst 1 week Can Homoeo medicine will cure my pain. How much cost Hom many days should i take. Please tell me sir. Thank you 🙏

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Yes.You can consult me online. ...  Read More

Sir, Iam diagnosed lumbar disc bulge year 2019 L4,L5 Up to till February iam happy without pain iam taking care. While travelling iam using belt, Iam not lifting any weight, Last feb 12 My knee both diagnosed early stage oa Iam Done exercises Feb 14 to march 15 almost 1 month Leg raising while sleeping position Leg extension while sitting in chai

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What is the treatment for nerve compression. I am having the pain for last 5-6 days. Is it serious ?

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My mother has been suffering from s1 nerve root compression in the spine causing severe feet tingling at top and bottom.So any exercises to relieve s1 nerve root compression? Please kindly suggest.

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S1 nerve root compression can lead to symptoms like tingling sensations radiating from the lower back down to the foot. Implementing specific exercises and home remedies can help alleviate these sympt ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mom ,P.N.Mani MRI report reads " l4 l5 posterior annular tear . diffuse disc bulge causing moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral inferior neural foraminal stenosis" and her nerve conduction report shows Demyelination and lumbar radiculopathy more on right side and decreased nerve conduction of sural nerve,tibial nerve

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine .. Few precautions needs to be done ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mom ,P.N.Mani MRI report reads " l4 l5 posterior annular tear . diffuse disc bulge causing moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral inferior neural foraminal stenosis" and her nerve conduction report shows Demyelination and lumbar radiculopathy more on right side and decreased nerve conduction of sural nerve,tibial nerve

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She need treatment by orthopaedic and neurologist both . Plus will also need help of physiotherapist. ...  Read More

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