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Spondylo degenerative changes
Spondylo degenerative changes lumbar spine with compression neuropathy at l5-s1
Ap diameter 8mm
Physiotherapy Done no relief
Epidural steroid injections 1 month completed no relief
Pain is still in left leg and sometimes also shooting pain in right leg
Situation of pain is not much not less
What should I do and when and how it will resolve??
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Lumbar disc diseases and prolapsed disc usually at L5S1 can be conserved unless and until you try all types of conservative treatment for the same ,
If no relief from the epidural steroids or physiotherapist, Endoscopic spine surgery can be done at your age without any side effects or risks, as the canal diameter is less than 10 mm , you will get benefit with minimal invasive spine surgery
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Usel pillow while sleeping below your knee, can try SNRB
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While sleeping you can use pillow under the knee to get relief from pain.
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Since epidural steroid is not beneficial in your case , take a consultation with orthopaedic spine surgeon along with MRI films.
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Avoid forward bending & lifting weights
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Maintain spine in straight posture and Avoid forward bending and lifting weights
Physiotherapy back IFT and ULTRASONIC THERAPY and strengthening exercises
Sleep on Hard couch and avoid pillow under head and use it under knees
Weight reduction of your BMI is high
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Consult orthopaedician
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If all treatment failed, than surgery is better option
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