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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain Due To Moderate Bulging Disc L-2 Through L-5
question regards moderate bulging disc L-2 through L-5. Also denerative disc desease as evidenced via MRI with no contrast. Looking to help with pain management (other than drugs) such as exercise at this time. Am unable to have appointment with specialist until end of Oct- and do not think I can live like this until then.
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Thank you for the question on HCM!
I understand your concern.
I would recommend a lumbar brace, and physiotherapy for the pain. You should avoid straining physical activity and staying in sitting position for a long time.
It is not a matter of surgery. The non steroid antiinflammatories can help.
If the pain still persist I would start Amytriptiline or gabapentine, but these medications ate given only under doctor prescription.
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
Thank you for the question on HCM!
I understand your concern.
I would recommend a lumbar brace, and physiotherapy for the pain. You should avoid straining physical activity and staying in sitting position for a long time.
It is not a matter of surgery. The non steroid antiinflammatories can help.
If the pain still persist I would start Amytriptiline or gabapentine, but these medications ate given only under doctor prescription.
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
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