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i am having severe back pain and diagnosed to have L4-L5 and L5-S1 dessicate discs, diffuse disc bulge, disc osteophyte complex causing indentation over sac, encroachment onto b/l neural foramina and spinal canal stenosis L4-5 (5.5 mm) and L5-S1 (7.4 mm)
Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes bil foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [leg].Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it.
Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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What Is Causing Severe Back Pain?
Hello, I have studied your case. Your MRI says foraminal protrusion causes bil foraminal stenosis which leads to compression of exiting nerve root which later on supply lower limb [leg].Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your leg and pain associated with it. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. MRI shows disc compressing on nerve root then surgical decompression is permanent solution. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.