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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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Dr. John Goldman answered

You have options: Would consider an evaluation and maybe lumbar epidural corticosteroid injection. Clarity will help

Answered 12/3/2020

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A member asked:

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 ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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