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Had l5-c1 herniated disc yea. sever gluteal muscle pain 4 weeks ago. since 4 days i'm having lower back bone pain. difficulty & pain urinating. ?
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Here are some ...: Go to confirm no UTI, poor bladder emptying, etc. by physical exam + testing UA & residual urine. As to managing the potential consequence from nerve compression affecting bladder nerve, work with Doc so to decide what and how. In the meantime, try to urinate on regular basis + using one of alpha-blockers to help relax bladder opening and prostate urethra. Hopefully, all things in lower spine will
Answered 9/13/2014
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