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L4 L5 S1 postero central annular tear
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I've been diagnosed with lumbar disc bulge at two levels. The MRI report shows posterior annular tear with POSTERO CENTRAL disc bulge indenting anterior thecal sac with no significant nerve compression at L4-L5-S1. I've had unbearable pain in my lower back to the extent of being unable to stand or even sit, after lifting a full water bucket. I was in the hospital for 5 days & was treated with thiocolchicoside, diclofenac, nortriptyline & gabantin & discharged stating that it'll get better in 3 weeks. 6 weeks down, the pain is still there, I still can't sit or even move in bed, though I'm able to stand & walk for about 10 minutes,but walking gives electric shock kind of spasm in the lower and upper back. I don't have sciatica kind of pain, but the pain from the back extends into a dull ache in the front part of both thighs while walking for more than 5 minutes. There is no numbness or tingling in my legs or feet. Im worried if being unable to sit is permanent. Please advise. Thanks
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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 there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie. Back and lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel
drncgupta. Yoga Simplified and
me and my yoga
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Seems you need Treatment.
If not consulted and taking treatment for disc prolapse.
Avoid weights and jerks.
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