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Disc desccation with posterior diffuse disc bulge at l5-s1 level mildly indenting the-cal sac and moderately narrowing bilateral neural formina?

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Dr. Kenneth Liu answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Not impressed. : If you are having symptoms of sciatica and/or numbness, you may want to consider consulting a neurosurgeon.

Answered 4/11/2016

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pushing on Things: If these herniated disks are causing pain then getting epidural injections may be helpful. However if you are doing OK and no pain, then I would leave them alone. Eventually they will heal as much as they can, but can take as much as 6-9 months to resolve. Unless you are getting increased pain or weakness, I wouldn't worry. Also start core strengthening exercises when you are feeling better.

Answered 7/23/2014

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