Question 1

what is lumbar radiculopathy?

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Lumbar radiculoparhy: Refers to disc in lumbar spine bulging or herniating pressing on nerve leading to symptoms of pain, numbness and sometimes weakness in lower extremity.

Question 2

is lumbar radiculopathy permanent?

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Usually not: Most of these due to a disc problem get bettwr without surgery and the ones tgat need surgery, 90% get better as well.

Question 3

how do you treat lumbar radiculopathy?

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Spinal nerve block: A lumber spinal nerve block is used to deposit steroids directly on the inflamed nerve causing the  radiculopathy.

Question 4

is lumbar radiculopathy a permanent illness?

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Consult your doctor: I suggest that you see your physician about the specifics of your condition.

Question 5

can you explain the diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy?

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Nerve root malfuncti: Lumbar radiculopathy just means that a lumbar nerve root is not working properly. It is commonly caused by a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Other diagnoses are often medical, such as neuropathy, guillan barre and polio. These generally cause a poly radiculopathy vs a herniated disc which causes a monoradiculopathy.

Question 6

i've got a lumbar radiculopathy and i'm wondering if this pain is for my lifetime or if it is treated the pain will go away permanently?

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Probably not: That's just impossible to say.  It depends heavily on what's causing the pinched nerve.  Is it just a bulged/herniated disc?  Is there some joint arthritis with spurs pinching the nerve?  What about a synovial cyst?  How big is the herniation if there is one?  

Epidural steroid injections can help tremendously for acute (new) radiculopathy, but will likely eventually need to be repeated.

Question 7

lumbar radiculopathy: dr says i don't have disk problems, i've not had an injury to my back, so what else could cause that? is it permenant?

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Multiple causes: Degenerative disc disease can cause symptoms. Mri could reveal pinched nerves if pain and weakness become severe.  If steroids are used for asthma could have osteoporosis and compression fractures. Lab work could determine inflammatory causes. Emg could define type of nerve involvement. Recent birth could result in si joint  or pubic pain. Conservative  therapy with nsaids, rest or epidurals help.

Question 8

what is the treatment for lumbar radiculopathy?

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It depends on the: Severity of the condition, minor cases could be treated by medications and physical therapy, severe cases need surgical decompression.

Question 9

can cervical & lumbar radiculopathy happen together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes if you are so unlucky- more typicalky when disc problems rin in families or if you are out of shaoe and/ or a smoker.

Question 10

can you have cervical and lumbar radiculopathy together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is more common with people with a family history of disc problems as well as with smokers.  Even with no family history and good lifestyle choices this can occur.  90% resolve without any surgery.

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