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Had Disc Removed. Having Hip And Butt Pain. Done X-ray. Prescribed Tolectin, Hydroco/acetamin

I have had a disc removed between fourth and fifth lumbar. I have been having butt and hip pain, five weeks ago I went to the hospital jt was affecting my job I have a desk but still walk a lot . They x-rayed and said I had a little arthritis in my back but it looked like bursitis's in the hip. Since then the pain is gone down my leg to my ankle. I was prescribed Hydroco/acetamin and Tolectin DS 400. I don't think it is helping at all just making it hard to focus. I have to work I have no time off. What do you think are my chances of having to have surgery again ? Working is so unbearable I can barely make it to the bathroom and back before I have to sit down. Will I have to take off work to get better? I'm just wondering what to expect.
Wed, 30 Oct 2013
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.

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 TENS therapy will help
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I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

If there is persistent nerve compression then surgical decompression will give better relief.

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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Had Disc Removed. Having Hip And Butt Pain. Done X-ray. Prescribed Tolectin, Hydroco/acetamin

Hello, I have studied your case. If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. 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 TENS therapy will help . I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. If there is persistent nerve compression then surgical decompression will give better relief. 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