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Lower Back Pain Radiating To Knee. Took Prednisone And Vicadin. Should I Get An MRI?

lower back pain radiating down quad stopping at knee . loss of quad strength .ive been to pt, dry needled before that could not stand tall limping while walking.I also took 8 pack prednesone with valume and vicadin which i cut in half it seems to work better than nsaids . now i m mobile with slight pain and lifting weights to build leg back . should i get an mri and think about surgery.
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I suggest you to take an MRI before deciding on surgery. Its always better to be sure about the problem and its extent before going under knife.

Hope I was of help.

Regards,

Dr.Susheel.B.
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Lower Back Pain Radiating To Knee. Took Prednisone And Vicadin. Should I Get An MRI?

Hi, Thanks for your query. I suggest you to take an MRI before deciding on surgery. Its always better to be sure about the problem and its extent before going under knife. Hope I was of help. Regards, Dr.Susheel.B.