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Suggest Treatments For Painful Nerves In Back And Knee After A History Of Slipped Discs

hello; I had an operation on my back in 1986 - removed a disc. in 2008 - and 2009 followed by an injury I do not live anymore a normal human life: in 2009 it was L4/5 slipped disc, in 2010 disck got better, almost disappeared, but the nerves remained iritationg, painfoul, all through my lower back to the left food, knee, battock......and it affects my life and everything, any idea what can I do. Thank you

Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely due to nerve compression syndrome which is caused by recurring disc herniation.For some patients the herniation can recur after some time.In such case an MRI should be done to find out the point and extent of it.I advise muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, NSAIDs like aceclofenac or tramadol and neurotropic drugs.I send them for muscle strengthening exercises and Physiotherapy along with this.Loosing of excessive weight if you are obese also helps in relieving symptoms.If no improvement after this then an operative correction can be considered.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
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Suggest Treatments For Painful Nerves In Back And Knee After A History Of Slipped Discs

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely due to nerve compression syndrome which is caused by recurring disc herniation.For some patients the herniation can recur after some time.In such case an MRI should be done to find out the point and extent of it.I advise muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine, NSAIDs like aceclofenac or tramadol and neurotropic drugs.I send them for muscle strengthening exercises and Physiotherapy along with this.Loosing of excessive weight if you are obese also helps in relieving symptoms.If no improvement after this then an operative correction can be considered.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.