A member asked:

I have degenerate disc disease and my lumbar back just started hurting real bad. i bent down and come back up and boom, pain, can't walk, sit, rise, bend?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Go get CT/ MRI: Your description suggests a herniated disc has occurred and is pinching nerves. The exams help identify which disc(s) are the culprit and you can consult with a spine surgeon to help determine if you may benefit from injections, medicines alone or surgery.

Answered 1/16/2015

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