Posterocentral disc portrusion - Online Doctor Chats
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User : What is the cure for moderate broad based posterocentral disc portrusion seen at L4-5 indenting on the thecal sac without nerve root compression and Moderate Broad based posterocentral disc portrusion seen at L5, S1 level effacing the anterior epidural fat without nerve root compression.
Doctor : In absence of nerve root compression and major symptoms , there is no need for any form of treatment
User : I have acute pain and it is not getting cured with Physio exercises too.
Doctor : if the spinal cord and the nerves are being compressed, then medications like duloxetine, gabapentin can be given to reduce the pain and discomfort
Doctor : in case, the pain is very severe, then, steriod shots to the affected area or nerve block procedures can be done
User : How should I go about this process and how much time will it take to cure
Doctor : may i know your age ?
User : 48
Doctor : how long have u had this issues ?
User : While I have this problem of stiff back for almost 20 years but this acute pain is from last 4 months or so.
Doctor : You can consult a spine surgeon to give you a shots to the affected area
Doctor : he can also prescribe the medications too
Doctor : this condition stabilises over time and symptoms subside
User : How many shots I would require or how long will the medication continue to get this problem resolved
Doctor : you may need a shot once in 3 months or so
Doctor : medications are needed as long as u have symptoms
User : Also while taking shots in the affected area do I need bed rest prior or after the shot.
Doctor : no, bed rest is not essential
User : Can this problem be resolved through exercises of special kind or Homepathic, accupressure etc kind of alternate therapies
Doctor : this is just a pain killer
Doctor : other therapies just boast to help
Doctor : but they are not effective here
Doctor : physiotherapy is the best method , and over a log time can help to improve your lifestyle and also your symptoms
Doctor : ** long time
User : Based on your experience patients with similar problems had to take medicine or shots for how long ?
Doctor : for 5-6 years , pts are on medications
Doctor : shots are taken once in 4-6 months
User : If there any after affects of the shots ?
Doctor : no
Doctor : there are no side effects of the shots
User : Can you please tell me the name of these shots and also medicine especially in my case where I do not have any never root compression
Doctor : medicines are - gabapentin , pregabalin , duloxetine , etc
Doctor : shots are lignocaine injections given at the site of the nerve compression
Doctor : Are u there ?
User : While I am under medication shots/medicine can I drive also are their any dietary restrictions?
Doctor : yes
Doctor : you can do your normal life
Doctor : there are no restriictions of any kind
Doctor : they help to improve yoru overall life and just aim to reduce the pain
Doctor : ** your
User : My last question would I be requiring any calcium supplements along with the medicine? Also how can I make sure post medication that it does not resurface.
Doctor : yes , u can take them along with the above meds
Doctor : following a good posture
User : ok many thanks Doctor.
Doctor : avoiding strain on the back , and stretching excercises are some important steps
Doctor : you are most welcome
Doctor : take care and bye for now
Doctor : In absence of nerve root compression and major symptoms , there is no need for any form of treatment
User : I have acute pain and it is not getting cured with Physio exercises too.
Doctor : if the spinal cord and the nerves are being compressed, then medications like duloxetine, gabapentin can be given to reduce the pain and discomfort
Doctor : in case, the pain is very severe, then, steriod shots to the affected area or nerve block procedures can be done
User : How should I go about this process and how much time will it take to cure
Doctor : may i know your age ?
User : 48
Doctor : how long have u had this issues ?
User : While I have this problem of stiff back for almost 20 years but this acute pain is from last 4 months or so.
Doctor : You can consult a spine surgeon to give you a shots to the affected area
Doctor : he can also prescribe the medications too
Doctor : this condition stabilises over time and symptoms subside
User : How many shots I would require or how long will the medication continue to get this problem resolved
Doctor : you may need a shot once in 3 months or so
Doctor : medications are needed as long as u have symptoms
User : Also while taking shots in the affected area do I need bed rest prior or after the shot.
Doctor : no, bed rest is not essential
User : Can this problem be resolved through exercises of special kind or Homepathic, accupressure etc kind of alternate therapies
Doctor : this is just a pain killer
Doctor : other therapies just boast to help
Doctor : but they are not effective here
Doctor : physiotherapy is the best method , and over a log time can help to improve your lifestyle and also your symptoms
Doctor : ** long time
User : Based on your experience patients with similar problems had to take medicine or shots for how long ?
Doctor : for 5-6 years , pts are on medications
Doctor : shots are taken once in 4-6 months
User : If there any after affects of the shots ?
Doctor : no
Doctor : there are no side effects of the shots
User : Can you please tell me the name of these shots and also medicine especially in my case where I do not have any never root compression
Doctor : medicines are - gabapentin , pregabalin , duloxetine , etc
Doctor : shots are lignocaine injections given at the site of the nerve compression
Doctor : Are u there ?
User : While I am under medication shots/medicine can I drive also are their any dietary restrictions?
Doctor : yes
Doctor : you can do your normal life
Doctor : there are no restriictions of any kind
Doctor : they help to improve yoru overall life and just aim to reduce the pain
Doctor : ** your
User : My last question would I be requiring any calcium supplements along with the medicine? Also how can I make sure post medication that it does not resurface.
Doctor : yes , u can take them along with the above meds
Doctor : following a good posture
User : ok many thanks Doctor.
Doctor : avoiding strain on the back , and stretching excercises are some important steps
Doctor : you are most welcome
Doctor : take care and bye for now
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