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A 40-year-old female asked:

I've had lumbar spine surgery 4yrs ago.... l4 l5 s1 and now after the surgery i have a bulging disc directly on the nerve. what can i do for pain?

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Dr. Kathryn Koanswered

Neurosurgery 36 years experience

Conservative: Try non narcotic pain mess such as alleve, physical therapy, accupuncture, injections.

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