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What Should Be Done For Severe Hip Pain Which Has Been Diagnosed As Degenerative Disc Disease?

my sister is having severe hip pain and has been given pain block shots (I think a steroid?) but has been suffering and has been told it is caused by degenerative disc disease...she had xray of hip and was told it was nothing wrong there. Her doctor has sent a letter that he will be gone "indefinitely" so now she is without a doctor. She is 75 and
we don't know what she should do next. What type of doctor should she find and would surgery be the best option?
Thu, 9 Jan 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and hip.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.


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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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What Should Be Done For Severe Hip Pain Which Has Been Diagnosed As Degenerative Disc Disease?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and hip. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. 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. Wishing you good health. Take care