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Slight herniation l5s1.pain leg&back.foot drop .failed nerve block.nerve study/emg&brain mri normal.what else could explain the foot drop ?
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Neuropathy: See neurosurgeon as soon as possible, assuming multiple sclerosis and peripheral nurve damage are ruled out.
Answered 12/13/2013
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