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How To Treat Slipped Disc In L4-L5 And L5-S1?
I was having severe pain in my buttocks & left leg along with numbness in legs while walking continuously for even 100 metres since August 2013.
After a few rounds of medication, in October 2013, Doctor got MRI done & found slipped disc in L4-L5 & L5-S1. I got 5 physiotherapy sessions after this. I have been taking Nervax 75 twice daily, Xefo 8mg twice daily & Sirdalud 2mg once daily from November 2013. I exercise now & pain has reduced substantially. Doctor has stooped Nervax & Xefo since yesterday(29 Dec 2013), while continuing Sirdalud 4mg once daily. Today, again I'm feeling some pain in my buttock & a little numbness in my leg. Is surgery only option left after this medication for 4 months?
If yes, how safe is it?
After a few rounds of medication, in October 2013, Doctor got MRI done & found slipped disc in L4-L5 & L5-S1. I got 5 physiotherapy sessions after this. I have been taking Nervax 75 twice daily, Xefo 8mg twice daily & Sirdalud 2mg once daily from November 2013. I exercise now & pain has reduced substantially. Doctor has stooped Nervax & Xefo since yesterday(29 Dec 2013), while continuing Sirdalud 4mg once daily. Today, again I'm feeling some pain in my buttock & a little numbness in my leg. Is surgery only option left after this medication for 4 months?
If yes, how safe is it?
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Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Do take rest for 1 or 2 days. Sit with back support and lie supine on hard bed. Then again continue exercises and don't leave your physiotherapy sessions. Do take one to two sessions in a week. As various modalities like IFT, US, traction will help you out and you might save yourself from the trauma of going under knife.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Do take rest for 1 or 2 days. Sit with back support and lie supine on hard bed. Then again continue exercises and don't leave your physiotherapy sessions. Do take one to two sessions in a week. As various modalities like IFT, US, traction will help you out and you might save yourself from the trauma of going under knife.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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