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What Is The Treatment For The Severe Back Pain And Lumbar Spondylitis?
Hello doctor, i am 38 yrs old male. I had a severe back pain started Oct 27 that i cannot walk properly. I had CT-SCAN last Oct 31 and here are the impressions:
- Osteophytosis and lumbar spondylosis, L5-S1 verterbra
- Diffuse and right paracentral disc bulge, L5-S1 level with the cal sac indentation and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing
- Spina bifida, L5 level
It is now Nov 18 and i still cannot walk properly. There is a tightness in my right thigh/leg when i walk, also affected is my posture. I do not have numbness. My back still with pain but not as painful as the previous week.
Please advise me what to do for a full recovery. How long will it take to heal 100%?
Can i resume work with this condition?
Before this worst attack, i had a recurring low back pain for ~2yrs but my doctor said it's my scoliosis.
Thanks and regards,
leojay
- Osteophytosis and lumbar spondylosis, L5-S1 verterbra
- Diffuse and right paracentral disc bulge, L5-S1 level with the cal sac indentation and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing
- Spina bifida, L5 level
It is now Nov 18 and i still cannot walk properly. There is a tightness in my right thigh/leg when i walk, also affected is my posture. I do not have numbness. My back still with pain but not as painful as the previous week.
Please advise me what to do for a full recovery. How long will it take to heal 100%?
Can i resume work with this condition?
Before this worst attack, i had a recurring low back pain for ~2yrs but my doctor said it's my scoliosis.
Thanks and regards,
leojay
Tue, 22 Aug 2017
Hello
Thank you for using healthcare magic.
I read your question and understood your concern
The pain that you have is from the bulging disc
If you treat it properly with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication and physiotherapy it might resolve in few weeks or within a month.
Surgery is an option only if after 3 months without any improvement
I suggest you do so.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using healthcare magic.
I read your question and understood your concern
The pain that you have is from the bulging disc
If you treat it properly with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication and physiotherapy it might resolve in few weeks or within a month.
Surgery is an option only if after 3 months without any improvement
I suggest you do so.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
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