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Is Surgery Needed For Sharp Sciatic Pain In The Back?

I was injured about 13 years ago at the L4, L5, and S1 levels in my back while laying on my right side, and immediately felt a sharp pain and have had continuing sciatica type of pain going down my left buttock and back of thigh area. In the past few years it now extends down into the left calf, ankle, and foot. An MRI revealed a fissure in the disc and a pinched nerve. Do I need surgery to stop the pain? I ve tried creams in the past and they help to a certain extent, but I always have the pain and it seems to be getting worse.
posted on Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello,

If the symptoms are severe, it is better to go for surgery. Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Surgery Needed For Sharp Sciatic Pain In The Back?

Hello, If the symptoms are severe, it is better to go for surgery. Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician