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2 herniated discs, l4-s1, annular tears, osteoarthritis, leg pain& numbness, sharp shooting pain down leg into foot. questions for back surgeon?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. David Bloome answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Answer: If the pain, weakness and or numbness cannot be controlled with pain medication, stretching exercises, and other nonoperative management, i recommend you see a spine specialist for further recommendations. Severe pain, bowel/bladder incontinence, sudden change in sensation/motor function may require emergent evaluation.

Answered 11/9/2013

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Dr. JAYENDRA SHAH answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Thanks for asking!: As evaluated good- opd surgery is ok plus change lifestyle-reduce weight, improve gen health slowly, increase exercises weekly as possible, u can be of great health once u try above u can try conservative pain management too if u want as trial prior surgicenter care.

Answered 5/19/2019

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