A 55-year-old member asked:
Is lumbar radiculopathy permanent?
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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered
39 years experience in Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Usually not: Most of these due to a disc problem get bettwr without surgery and the ones tgat need surgery, 90% get better as well.
Answered on Nov 28, 2018
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi answered
17 years experience in General Practice
Consult your doctor: I suggest that you see your physician about the specifics of your condition.
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Goodrich answered
38 years experience in Neurosurgery
Lumbar radiculopathy: The most common cause of a lumbar radiculopathy is a herniated disc. This can be sometimes treat with just physical therapy and sometimes a surgery mi ... Read More
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Chris Faubel answered
13 years experience in Pain Management
Probably not: That's just impossible to say. It depends heavily on what's causing the pinched nerve. Is it just a bulged/herniated disc? Is there some joint arth ... Read More
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lee Lawrence answered
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Multiple causes: Degenerative disc disease can cause symptoms. Mri could reveal pinched nerves if pain and weakness become severe. If steroids are used for asthma cou ... Read More
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