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Suggest Treatment For L5 S1 Disc Bulge

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Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Question: I have a problem in LS5 spine. I can walk for 5 to 10 minutes then there is a pain in left side whole leg ven & pain at the leg main joint . I am not able to walk more. I hvave done the MRI. 2/3 spine specilist suggested for surgery.
Pl suggests what to do. shall I go through surgesy or not?
I am 42 years old.
Work - Office job, some times round in shop.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
If you’re MRI says L 5 S 1 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.

Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like 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.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better.

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.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For L5 S1 Disc Bulge

Brief Answer: methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. If you’re MRI says L 5 S 1 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty. Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like 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. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. You can send your MRI films or report. So that I can help you better. 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.