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I have a bulging disc, and i've started getting weakness and numbness along my right big toe. how likely is this to be permanent?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If left untreated,: high likelihood.This needs to be correlated anatomically with your MRI.Then you can discus risks vs benefits of surgical remedy.

Dr Lipkin agreed

Answered 9/6/2016

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Where is disc: Your evaluation needs to show whether this disc is responsible for the weakness. That would be a way to clarify your symptoms. It does not have to be permanent.

Answered 9/5/2016

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A member asked:

I have a bulging disc, and i've started getting weakness and numbness along my right big toe. how likely is this to be permanent?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Lipkin agreed

Dr. John Goldman answered

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