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Constant Lower Back Pain And Numbness In Leg, Disc Protrusion Impinging In Thecal Sac. Taking Gabapentine. Alternative Therapy
I have constant lower back pain and pain and numbness to my right leg. I have had an MRI Scan, the results show that the Left L4/5 disc protrusion impinging upon the left L5 nerve root. The disc protrusion is impinging upon the thecal sac and upon the left L5 nerve root. I have been told that I will not have any surgery to sort out this problem. I have to take gabapentine for the rest of my life. Can you recommend any alternative therapy
hallo dear friend ,thanks for writing to HCM i have studied your case do you had any injury to back what is your age ? there is lumbar disc prolapse with nerve compression leading to radicular pain you need some neurotropics like methylcobalamine [trinerve forte] add calcium with vit D
take rest , take some analgesic , hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting weights sit with taking support to your back continue spine extension exersizes physiotherapy - SWD ,IFT WILL HELP if all these doesnt relieve pain then you can undergo spine surgery and you can remove pressure on your nerve minimal invasive spine surgery will give early mobilization for further query contact drvaibhavg@yahoo.com
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Constant Lower Back Pain And Numbness In Leg, Disc Protrusion Impinging In Thecal Sac. Taking Gabapentine. Alternative Therapy
hallo dear friend ,thanks for writing to HCM i have studied your case do you had any injury to back what is your age ? there is lumbar disc prolapse with nerve compression leading to radicular pain you need some neurotropics like methylcobalamine [trinerve forte] add calcium with vit D take rest , take some analgesic , hot or cold fomentation avoid lifting weights sit with taking support to your back continue spine extension exersizes physiotherapy - SWD ,IFT WILL HELP if all these doesnt relieve pain then you can undergo spine surgery and you can remove pressure on your nerve minimal invasive spine surgery will give early mobilization for further query contact drvaibhavg@yahoo.com