Question: Hello I have been in pain since mid december, my GP put me on muscle relaxants and strong pain killers. Initially i had severe pain at the bottom of my back, through my pelvis and down my right leg, i couldn't weight bear or even sit up without support. I have taken the medication and rested, over the past three months the pain has subsided, however it is still present. I have had an MRI completed and the results show a broad based L4-L5 disc bulge with a prominent right lateral component causing stenosis and impingement of the right L4 nerve in the neural foreman. There is also a small central disc bulge at L5/S1, fortunately the nerve root is spared. I visited the specialist today and he stated i was suffering with slight disc degeneration and i had nothing to worry about. I am confused, as my GP felt it was important to tell me asap about the results, yet when i visit the specialist he says it is nothing to worry about, fotunately for the specialist he isnt suffering with the pain!!!! please could you advise me on the next course of action i should take....or is it nothing to worry about? Thanks

Hello Thank-you for this information, unfortunately your response went into my junk mail box, i did speak with my GP on Friday and he is now seeking a second opinion from another spinal specialist Thank-you again, you have been extremely helpful