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L5s1 prolapse compressing s1 nerve, sciatica and numb foot. no change 10 days with anti-inflammatory. microdiscectomy or not next week? top neurosurg.

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Depends!: There are 2 good reasons to go for an operation 1) Pain that has not responded to GOOD comprehensive conservative management and 2) Progressive neurological deficit See a neurologist!

Answered 12/13/2017

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A member asked:

L5s1 prolapse compressing s1 nerve, sciatica and numb foot. no change 10 days with anti-inflammatory. microdiscectomy or not next week? top neurosurg.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

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