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Having Lower Back Pain. Feels Tired. History Of Restless Leg Syndrome. Which Specialist Should I Go For?

I am 52 yeras old I have lower back pain with legs problems if I sit to long or lay down to loong when I get up to walk I have a very hard time. I have had trouble sleeping I am so tired 8 years ago I was also dx with restless leg syndome I take requip lower dose in the day highist in the eve for the past few months it seems to not work. I was aslo hit by a car while walking. I need help waht kind of doctor to i see for my back & restless less leg my last mri for my back was done 1 1/2 years ago impression shows Broad-based disc herniation at L5-S1 there is narrowing of the bilat L5-S1 neural foramina related to the disc herniation ehich abuts the exiting bilat L5 berve roots disc bulging at L4-L5 what does this mean.
Sat, 29 Dec 2012
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your symptoms and MRI suggest you have disc problems.
So please consult a spine surgeon for a repeat MRI to know the present condition and you may need further treatment based on that.
thank you
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Having Lower Back Pain. Feels Tired. History Of Restless Leg Syndrome. Which Specialist Should I Go For?

Hello your symptoms and MRI suggest you have disc problems. So please consult a spine surgeon for a repeat MRI to know the present condition and you may need further treatment based on that. thank you