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Severe Pain In Lower Back Going Down To Legs. Detected L3 Disc Herniation. Suggested 12 And 13 Laminectomy With Discectomy. Suggest
Hi Iam a 49 years old . I been having severe lower back pain going down my leg for about 2 years now. I had a MRI done 1 year
ago.it reveal that I have L3 disc herniation. Recently I visited a neurosurgeon and subjected to have a l2 and l3 laminectomy with a discectomy procedure . I have try pain management which mad it worst. My question is should I consult another doctor for a second opinion. Since I am currently in pain med ad nothing works.
ago.it reveal that I have L3 disc herniation. Recently I visited a neurosurgeon and subjected to have a l2 and l3 laminectomy with a discectomy procedure . I have try pain management which mad it worst. My question is should I consult another doctor for a second opinion. Since I am currently in pain med ad nothing works.
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
Hi, it will take a time of some months for it to be comfertable, i advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment, you also need some physiotherapy sittings for complete relief.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and to be repeated periodically, along with the medications by your doctor. Thank you.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and to be repeated periodically, along with the medications by your doctor. Thank you.
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