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My mother complain from low back pain radiating to right thigh.she took analgesics for about 30-40 days and the pain not improving. mri show l4-5 mild posterior disc bulge obliterating anterior epidural fat and indenting the thecal sac?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Explanation: You may well have answer to symptoms. This is not surgical but likely would respond to physical therapy and exercise program.

Answered 1/17/2021

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Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

DISAGREE: A bulge is usually asymptomatic and L4-5 pain is felt in the leg and foot. Mom needs to see a specialist.

Answered 1/19/2021

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A member asked:

My mother complain from low back pain radiating to right thigh.she took analgesics for about 30-40 days and the pain not improving. mri show l4-5 mild posterior disc bulge obliterating anterior epidural fat and indenting the thecal sac?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

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