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Ncs and emg show no specific nerve issue, mri shows l5s1 disc hern.but doesn't show cause of foot drop.back and leg pain persist. what next?
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Clinical discussion: Time for a face to face meeting with your doctor and an explanation of the cause of your l-5 or peroneal issues. Could this truly be coming from brain or spinal cord instead, and should those areas be imaged via mri?
Answered 5/16/2014
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