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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain And Numbness In The Leg

I have a disc touching the nerve in my lower back causing some pain. I have had 2 epidurals. I still have numbness and tightness in my left leg and foot. There s pain in my buttock and thigh. Would you recommend removal of the disc? If so, is this process safe?
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hi, at the first, it must be delight that: " what's exact problem (s) that produce this pain extension to your buttocks? " If it cause is Narrowness of the Spinal Cord Canal and / or Stenosis and / or Compress of the vertebra and so on; each and every of these problems has its treatment method (s). Also, you told that you have two epidurals. For exact diagnosis, I request of you for providing; M.R.I + Immune System Lab. Exams, such as C.R.P - IgG 1 to 4, IgE and IgA + R.A/R.F conclusion. Then, I'll give you my T.Ps.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain And Numbness In The Leg

Hi, at the first, it must be delight that: what s exact problem (s) that produce this pain extension to your buttocks? If it cause is Narrowness of the Spinal Cord Canal and / or Stenosis and / or Compress of the vertebra and so on; each and every of these problems has its treatment method (s). Also, you told that you have two epidurals. For exact diagnosis, I request of you for providing; M.R.I + Immune System Lab. Exams, such as C.R.P - IgG 1 to 4, IgE and IgA + R.A/R.F conclusion. Then, I ll give you my T.Ps. Thanks.