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Several herniated discs in lumbar spine causing numbness in both legs, buttocks and back. will pt correct this? tried pt 3yrs ago. do again?

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Ortho or Neuro: Get an ortho or neuro consult and follow their directives. Best of luck to you. Your case is too complex to handle in this's forum.

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Answered 9/30/2013

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A member asked:

Several herniated discs in lumbar spine causing numbness in both legs, buttocks and back. will pt correct this? tried pt 3yrs ago. do again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

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