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Have Herniated Disk, Chronic Pain, Numbness, Pressure In Legs, Erectile Dysfunction. On Cortisone. What Is The Cause?
I am a 38 year old male, none-smoker, I have a lower L5 herniated disk, I have extreme chronic pain, numbness, and pressure in both legs and feet, erectile dysfunction and chronic fatigue. I have been told these systems are related to the herniated disk. I have tried chiropractors and cortisone shots but my symptoms have continued to worsen in the last 3 1/2 years. I think surgery is my only other option. Are there other medical issues which could be causing these symptoms I should look into before deciding on surgery?
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Hi, in case of the herniated disc at L5 usually causes pressure symptoms on the nerves supplying to the lower limbs. As the time lapses it is naturally increse in pressure on the nerves due to work , and life pattern.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and one injection every week. Thank you.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and one injection every week. Thank you.
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