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Severe Back Pain, Nerve Pain In Thighs, Legs. MRI Shows Osteoarthritis, Bulging Disc. Cure?

I have been suffering severe back pain for around 15 yrs now, I am currently on Amitriptyline and tramadol as needed, I have also had physio, pilates and several cortisone injections in my lumber , I had an MRI scan recently and was told i have osteoarthritis (facet joint disease~) and a bulging disc? I get terrible nerve pain at night down both sides of my thighs right down my legs so cant lay on either side at all, but to lay on my back isnt comfortable either! Any other advice please?
Sat, 19 Jan 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you are having a degenerative disc disease with nerve root compression. In case the nerve related symptoms are severe , then taking methylcobalamin supplements and gabapentin will be of help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Severe Back Pain, Nerve Pain In Thighs, Legs. MRI Shows Osteoarthritis, Bulging Disc. Cure?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. It seems that you are having a degenerative disc disease with nerve root compression. In case the nerve related symptoms are severe , then taking methylcobalamin supplements and gabapentin will be of help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com