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Herniated disc l5-s1. pain increased over a few months, improved but after starting gym again, became acute. i have been resting 2 months now and improving slowly. can walk 5 min before pain. should i just wait longer? is it likely to just go away ?
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You have options: Would consider an evaluation and maybe lumbar epidural corticosteroid injection. Clarity will help
Answered 12/3/2020
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