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What Does Severe Pain And Bruises On Back In The Area Of Bulged Disc Suggest?

i have had two neck surgeries and two mid back sugeries and they noticed i have a bulging disc below where the rods and screws in my back is. i have had severe pain lately. and i woke up with bruises on my back . and i have not bumped it. what is this from
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

If your MRI says herniating disc then this can lead to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.

Neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Spine extension exercises will help you.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then re -surgery decompression is permanent solution.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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What Does Severe Pain And Bruises On Back In The Area Of Bulged Disc Suggest?

Hello, I have studied your case. If your MRI says herniating disc then this can lead to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Spine extension exercises will help you. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then re -surgery decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.