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I have a compressed l 4&5 from a fall 25 years ago. it really hurts when i go to sleep when i lay on either side. i have also had shingles in the pa?

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Dr. Mashood Qadri answered

Sciatica pain: Y'all symptomatology is more consistent with sciatica, most likely secondary to compression. May need to have CAT scan or MRI done. May benefit from seeing an urologist.

Answered 6/1/2017

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A member asked:

I have a compressed l 4&5 from a fall 25 years ago. it really hurts when i go to sleep when i lay on either side. i have also had shingles in the pa?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mashood Qadri answered

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