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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have transverse process fractures of my l1-l4 (2006) i also have a herniated disc at my l5 s1 i'm in severe pain all the time is it from one or both?

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Dr. Nihad Owaidanswered

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 48 years experience

Mostly from the hern: if the fracture healed completely, then the pain mostly from herniated disc ,you need to have NCV and EMG nerve test , if it positive for nerve compression , try physical therapy , anti inflammatory drugs like Naproxyn , if pain persist try epidural steroid injection ,

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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered

Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience

Both: Most likely both, particularly if you have pain running into the hip And leg.

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