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I have extreme pain inside my lower right back with pain in my upper right thigh. i have been taking diclofenac but it doesn't seem to be going away. i do have a shallow disc bulge in l3-4 do i need surgery?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Probably not.

Answered 7/5/2021

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A member asked:

I have extreme pain inside my lower right back with pain in my upper right thigh. i have been taking diclofenac but it doesn't seem to be going away. i do have a shallow disc bulge in l3-4 do i need surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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