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I m suffering with lower back pain from last 6 yrs. mri and ct scan done. found slip disc and problem in l4 l5.please advise me?

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6 years of pain: Its time to do something. At this point you are past rest and nsaids. Have you tried physical therapy? Epidural steroid injections may be of help.

Answered 5/28/2021

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A member asked:

I m suffering with lower back pain from last 6 yrs. mri and ct scan done. found slip disc and problem in l4 l5.please advise me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

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