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What Does My MRI Report Indicate?
Question: Hi I am 29 year male. My MRI report says " Disc bulges at L3-4 and L4-5 levels with central herniation indenting the thecal sac obliterating the lateral recesses with impingement over the traversing nerve root".
I am having sever low back pain which radiated to my leg. I always feel tiredness in my lower leg , knees and ankels. What should I do please help?
I am having sever low back pain which radiated to my leg. I always feel tiredness in my lower leg , knees and ankels. What should I do please help?
Brief Answer:
It's a radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms and the reports are suggestive of radiculopathy.
I suggest following steps-
1. pregabalin 75 mg at bedtime.
2. physiotherapy with TENS
3. traction.
4. since I can't see the scan meet a spinal surgeon to rule out the need for surgery.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
It's a radiculopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms and the reports are suggestive of radiculopathy.
I suggest following steps-
1. pregabalin 75 mg at bedtime.
2. physiotherapy with TENS
3. traction.
4. since I can't see the scan meet a spinal surgeon to rule out the need for surgery.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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