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Suggest Treatment For Disc Bulge, Thecal Sac And Neural Foramina

Dear doctor. Presently I am suffering from Lumber-Spine related problems causing difficulty in seating/walking for more than15 minutes. MRI reports indicated disc bulge, thecal sac,neural formina causing mild to moderate compression over L4&L5 existing nerve root. The concerned spine surgeon has advised medication only I.e Shelcal OS & Neuroday(methyl cobalt mine)daily with Physiotherapy/exercise.What are the other Effective Remedial measures in my case.?
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : What are the other Effective Remedial measures in my case.?
Answer : For your condition, i.e. "disc bulge, thecal sac,neural formina causing mild to moderate compression over L4&L5 existing nerve root" the initial treatment is Nutrients + Physiotherapy / exercise. You have to start with this. Most of the patients get relief with these measures

Only if there is no relief with the above measures, you have to take tablets to mediate pain.

If the pain still persists, or if you develop and numbness or weakness, you may require surgery . . .But don't worry . . . Only a minuscule percentage of people with Spine Problem actually require surgery. Most of them get relief with tablets and physiotherapy itself

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Disc Bulge, Thecal Sac And Neural Foramina

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What are the other Effective Remedial measures in my case.? Answer : For your condition, i.e. disc bulge, thecal sac,neural formina causing mild to moderate compression over L4&L5 existing nerve root the initial treatment is Nutrients + Physiotherapy / exercise. You have to start with this. Most of the patients get relief with these measures Only if there is no relief with the above measures, you have to take tablets to mediate pain. If the pain still persists, or if you develop and numbness or weakness, you may require surgery . . .But don t worry . . . Only a minuscule percentage of people with Spine Problem actually require surgery. Most of them get relief with tablets and physiotherapy itself Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.