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I have 3 bulging discs in l-3-4-5, spinal stenosis and disk degeneration. i have twiching in my calfs off and on, is it caused from my back issues?

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Dr. Bert Liang answered

Perhaps: Bulging discs in and of themselves do not cause neuropathic or myalgic symptoms unless they compress specific nerves and/or central nervous system structures. If you already had an MRI, presumably that was ordered by your physician to help assess these symptoms, and having a discussion regarding the results would be appropriate.

Answered 5/30/2018

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A member asked:

I have 3 bulging discs in l-3-4-5, spinal stenosis and disk degeneration. i have twiching in my calfs off and on, is it caused from my back issues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bert Liang answered

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