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I have a herniated l4-l5, and i only occasional tingling in my right foot, and occasional sciatic pain in my right hamstring. should i consider surgery?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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No: An article in the past few years from the British Medical Journal reviewed 30 years of data on back surgery and found it effective only 5% of the time providing lasting relief. Furthermore is no weakness or foot drop surgery not indicated. Vast, vast majority of discs resolve in 6 weeks. NSAID and back exercises or physical therapy.

Answered 3/24/2020

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A member asked:

I have a herniated l4-l5, and i only occasional tingling in my right foot, and occasional sciatic pain in my right hamstring. should i consider surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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