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Lower back pain & footdro
Dear sir,
Recently I encountered with lower back pain with minor foot drop due L5S1 disk herniation.
I am currently undergoing treatment with ortho-Spine surgeon,.
Please suggest if I must consult with neurologist for second opinion.
Also suggest if homeopathy is good option for sciatica pain.
Thanks
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Dr. Chandan Mohanty
Neurosurgeon
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
Sorry to hear this.
Couple of things- L5S1 is an uncommon cause of foot drop. The most common level affected is L45.
Since you are interested in a second opinion, see a neurosurgeon instead of a neurologist.
Foot drop due to a disk herniation is best treated with surgery where the pressure on the nerve is immediately relieved. Prolonged compression can either lead to a worsening foot drop or irreversible foot drop.
Please discuss these issues with your surgeon clearly.
I am not aware of any proven homeopathic treatment for sciatica since sciatica is a problem because of compression.
Best wishes.
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