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L4-5 s1 disc herniation pain radiating to legs a sign things are getting worse. not much pain before. doing pt.was feeling better but pain back worse?
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You may need an : Epidural if getting worse. The concern is you do not want motor function to be affected.....you also want the pain to stop.
Answered 2/11/2015
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