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Suggest Treatment For DDD, Chronic Nerve Pain In Lower Left Leg And Foot

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Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Question: I am a 63 year old male with well controlled type 2 diabetes. I am also disabled due to a long history of back problems, not the least of which is chronic nerve pain in my lower left leg and foot. I have also gradually developed erectile dysfunction. The doctors (including a neurological surgeon) didn't recommend surgery due to the risk of loss of stability in my upper and mid back due to osteoarthritis, degenerative disk disease, and previously herniated disks. My question is this: Could a laminectomy on the area where the nerves are being pinched, give me any hope of regaining somewhat normal sexual function? Also, would it be advisable to s see a urologist?
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Upload MRI.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I would surely like to be of help but I need to know your spinal pathology beforehand-Which discs are affected and to what extent?
Please upload your MRI spine report or images of the film.
Waiting for your follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (12 hours later)
I don't currently have a copy of my most recent mri scan (or any of them). I will endeavor to obtain a copy and upload as soon as I can.
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Sure.I shall wait.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For DDD, Chronic Nerve Pain In Lower Left Leg And Foot

Brief Answer: Upload MRI. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. I would surely like to be of help but I need to know your spinal pathology beforehand-Which discs are affected and to what extent? Please upload your MRI spine report or images of the film. Waiting for your follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)