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Medication For The Numbness In My Feet After A Ruptured Disc

I have a ruptured disc 4/5 with El nerve pressure it periodically incapicitate my walking with extreme pain in upper thigh and hip. It is causing numbness to the bottom of my feet which varies to mild to harsh. Will I need surgery or is there medication to control the symptons and avoid surgery?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
If you have weakness in limbs, means any neurological deficit, then yes you require surgery.

For neuropathic pains i use following drugs:
1. Pregabalin
2. Duloxetine

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Medication For The Numbness In My Feet After A Ruptured Disc

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. If you have weakness in limbs, means any neurological deficit, then yes you require surgery. For neuropathic pains i use following drugs: 1. Pregabalin 2. Duloxetine This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD