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L5s1 disc hern chronic back&sciatic pain. orthepedic declined surgery stating too risky.awaiting scs.can now barely walk with pain severe limp&pain/pressure. is it normal for walking to be so bad?

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Dr. Guy Fogel answered

That is not right: You should be able to get pain relief either with injections of steroid or a small laminotomy surgery.

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Answered 5/29/2017

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A member asked:

L5s1 disc hern chronic back&sciatic pain. orthepedic declined surgery stating too risky.awaiting scs.can now barely walk with pain severe limp&pain/pressure. is it normal for walking to be so bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Guy Fogel answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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