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Low back pain, searing towards hip to ankle +6 mos. xray ok, dr wants mri. is there really any effective tx or likely just have to live with it?
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Depends on: cause, but if it is a herniated disc pressing against a nerve causing pain, surgical decompression is a possible solution. Follow your doctor's advice and get your MRI.
Answered 6/18/2015
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