I have tingling feet my mri shows l5 -s1 bulging disc with mid atrophy of some muscles around l5-4-3 . my doctor tingling feet. are because of and this disc hasn't. caused it. he gave me nortriptilin is my doctor right? i still have tingling feet and som

Not usual for disk: With the muscular atrophy and neuritis, it might be best to undergo further testing. There are many possible causes, including diabetes, autoimmune, endocrine, to mention a few. At your age, a complete workup is indicated.

Maybe: However, bulging discs are usually normal findings . A further workup may be needed to rule out other sources such as a neuropathy ( which may have various causes like diabetes) or a higher level problem with your spine. You should see a neurologist for a detailed workup.

Many causes: Some common causes 1. Bulging disc 2. Diabetes 3. B12 anemia (alcohol) 4. Medication side effect 5. Nerve degeneration 6. Poor circulation.