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L-5 broad base disc bulge + formaninal protrusion compressing right nerve root. 6 months pain, intermittent pins/needles. is surgery the only option?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Most recover spontaneously even 6 months out. Isometric exercises to strengthen the erector spinae muscles (stationary bike, one hour 3x a week, swimming, rowing machine, yoga) and keep your body mass index (bmi) at 30 max. Transforaminal nerve root block may stop the inflammation/pain. Any motor loss (foot drop or plantarflexor weakness) or numbness should trigger a trip to a neurosurgeon.
Answered 10/12/2015
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May be not : Transforaminal epidural steroid injection may be a good first step.
Answered 11/11/2012
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Pinched Nerve: Sounds like you have a pinched nerve in your back. I would suggest seeing a pain/spine specialist to evaluate you further to evaluate what level and what can be done to treat you. There are interventional treatments besides medications and surgeries that might reduce or eliminate the pain altogether.
Answered 10/12/2015
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