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My recent mri result is diffuse disc bulge ar l3l4 and l4 l5 ...pls tell me the best treatment and i am having severe pain in back that goes to leg?
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Many Options: You have a few options: rest physical therapy medications such as lyrica translaminal/transforaminal epidural injection surgery.
Answered 6/9/2013
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Bulging discs: Bulging, or herniated discs, typically resorb over time. Treatment varies based on the severity of pain and whether you have any neurologic deficit. Treatment can consist of physical therapy and medications or possibly epidural steroid injections or discectomy for very severe pain.
Answered 6/21/2015
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