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My l5s1protusion causes back, hip, full leg pain.nerve block unsuccessful.iv noticed increased weakness and slight dragging of my foot/toes. any ideas?
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Consult surgeon: It sounds as if you have failed a conservative treatment and have now had progression of your symptoms. Ask your pain management or primary care physician for a referral to a neurosurgeon or ortho spine surgeon . Be sure all your questions are answered so you can make a well informed decision for further treatment. Good luck to you, sir.
Answered 12/7/2013
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