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Back Pain. MRI Shows Bulging Discs. Help
dear doctors, for a few months i have been having back problems and only in the most recent weeks have they been getting tremendously worse. i was on bedrest for 3 days. when i got an mri last friday, it showed that i had 2 bulging disks. my L5 and my S1. obviously theres never an easy fix for this. but i need something to get me through my day. its a feat of strength to walk down the halls. stretches or whatever you guys have to offer -thank you
Sat, 21 Sep 2013
Hi, it appears that you have pressure symptoms of the nerves supplying the lower extremities, lower back.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe injections of vitamin B1, 6, and 12. and pain killers when there is pain. Thank you.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe injections of vitamin B1, 6, and 12. and pain killers when there is pain. Thank you.
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