bones-icon
L5-S1 disc compression
My L5-S1 diameter is 0.6. I also have sciatica pain in my upper right thigh for the past 10 days because of this. 1. Can I sit down on the floor? 2. Is it curable? Is there any permanent solution. 3. How long should I be on bed rest? 4. What is the best sleeping position? 5. What are all the lifestyle changes I should implement to cure this? 6. Will this affect my labor in future? 7. Can I bend forward to pick things from the ground without strain? 8. Doctor said that small piece of jelly came out. What does it mean. How can I put it back? Please help me. I'm seriously scared.
125 Views v

Answers (5)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
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 any other 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  back and hips and knees and ankles and feet. --.(Take help of a  physiotherapist). --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)
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Don't worry. If you can walk, no bladder bowel involved, not much weakness in muscle power, can be managed conservatively. Avoid forward bending avoid lifting of heavy weights. Don't sit in one posture for long periods of time. Physiothery, back strengthening exercises. For disc u need to do extension exercises n few more exercises for control of slip disc under supervision of Orthopedician or good physiotherapist.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
No need to be scared.... Do as your surgeon says...
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
First of all madam dispell any fear you have, this problems can be very well managed now a days with endoscopic surgeries, if needed. You need to have an consultation with a dedicated spine surgeon. Second, you need to stop doing all activities that increase your pain, some extension exercises may help.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Need clinical discussion
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.