Smithville, TN
A 35-year-old female asked:
i have a bulging disc at my l-4 & l-5 and i'm in serious pain with numbness down the back of my leg to my foot and i'm not urinating. please help?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
Sciatica: You have sciatica. The urinary issues may or may not be related. They are more likely unrelated. Call you doctor, see an orthopedist or go to the ER.
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Dr. Michelle King commented
Psychiatry 26 years experience
As above, please go to the ER, given that you're not urinating.
Jun 22, 2014
Dr. Diane Minich answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
See doctor now: or go to ER since you are no able to urinate.
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