Is lumbar radiculopathy permanent?

Question

I've got a lumbar radiculopathy and i'm wondering if this pain is for my lifetime or if it is treated the pain will go away permanently?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Radiculopathy: It depends on the nature of the nerve compression. In the case of a disc herniation causing a nerve radiculopathy removing of the disc herniation in most cases relieves the pain.

Answer 3

No: The majority of patients either improve with conservative care or do well with surgical treatment. Check out spine-health.Com.

Answer 4

Varies: The vast majority of cases of radiculopathy are not permanent, however there are times when a nerve can be damaged to the extent that it will permanently cause some degree of symptoms whether it be pain, numbness, or weakness.

Answer 5

Consult your doctor: I suggest that you see your physician about the specifics of your condition.

Answer 6

Usually not as most: Radiculopathies due to a disc herniation get better without surgery and if surgery is needed, 90-95% do well if a non smoker, if due to spinal stenosis, and left untreated, 15% get better and 15% get worse. While the rest stay the same although there are options for both nonop and operative care based on the degree of symptoms with most doing well with treatment, unless, again one is a smoker.

Answer 7

Varies: The vast majority of cases of radiculopathy are not permanent, however there are times when a nerve can be damaged to the extent that it will permanently cause some degree of symptoms whether it be pain, numbness, or weakness.

Answer 8

Lumbar radiculoparhy: Refers to disc in lumbar spine bulging or herniating pressing on nerve leading to symptoms of pain, numbness and sometimes weakness in lower extremity.

Answer 9

See below: Nerve irritation caused by damage to the discs between the vertebrae. Damage to the disc occurs because of degeneration ("wear and tear") of the outer ring of the disc, traumatic injury, or both.

Answer 10

Nerve pain: There are a few common causes of lumbar radiculopathy. It is pain coming from a pinched nerve. The nerves are most often pinched by discs, bony spurs, or overgrown ligaments. Rarely, the nerves can be compressed by tumors or infection.

Answer 11

Irritation: Irritation of a nerve in the lumbar spine causing a variety of symptoms running into the leg.

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