A member asked:

Mri say small disc protrusion not touching nerves,but i'm getting mild symptoms of sciatica could it still be this?

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Dr. Eugene Pereira answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: MRI gives positional/stationary view of disc and nerve while lying down. Maybe different while standing/walking.

Answered 2/20/2015

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Sciatica: Yes, it is possible that this bulge is causing your mild sciatica. The most common cause of sciatic pain is a disc bulge or rupture. Other less common causes are spinal canal stenosis, bone spurs, and a pinched nerve root from an injury.

Answered 2/20/2015

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