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Suggest Treatment For Nerve Affected By Disc

my l5 disc is bone to bone ,there is hardly any space and the little there is the nerve is somehow being affected,I have numbness in my feet,pain in calf muscle and foot,heat,physical therapy not working,chiropractor helps at times, I QUESTION shots or surgery,what else can be done
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Epidural steroid shots can help improve your situation temporary, while surgery would be a more long-term solution.

In the meantime, I would recommend holding a lumbar brace during the day.

I recommend discussing with your doctor on the above treatment options.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Nerve Affected By Disc

Hello, Epidural steroid shots can help improve your situation temporary, while surgery would be a more long-term solution. In the meantime, I would recommend holding a lumbar brace during the day. I recommend discussing with your doctor on the above treatment options. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist