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Can Paracentral Disc Protrusion Be The Cause Of Pain, Numbness And Tingling Sensation?

I went to doctor as I had pain and numbness and tingling in my feet. Numbness in both - pain in right.
Another strange feeling with slight pain during orgasm and completely different feeling to ever before.

Had MRI - impression reads as - Early spondylotic changes are noted at the lumbar spine, with a right paracentral disc protrusion seen at the T12/L1 level, which is indenting the descending nerves of the cauda equina on the right side. Bilateral facetopathy is noted, especially at the L5/S1 level.

I am referred to neurosurgeon but appointment is not for four weeks, should I be avoiding any activity in the meantime?
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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im really concerned about your condition yes you need to avoid and do few things till your next meeting with doctor
1-avoid heavy weight lifting
2-avoid forward bending
3-avoid driving and traveling for long distance
4-avoid brisk walk even normal walk too
5-alwaz take a side turn while getting up from bed.
6-apply ice pack for 10mins initially few days and after that hot packs for 15mins thrice daily if in case ice doesnt suit s you apply hot pack.
7-wear back support for few days while walking.
8-avoid prolong standing sitting postion
9-avoid cross sitting position
10-avoid gym and any other exercises
11-ultrasonic therapy will helps you alot so go for a physio session.
12-firm pillow and mattress is needed
13-reduce weight if you are heavy
14-have lot of water and fibre diet.
take good rest and no stress take care
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Can Paracentral Disc Protrusion Be The Cause Of Pain, Numbness And Tingling Sensation?

im really concerned about your condition yes you need to avoid and do few things till your next meeting with doctor 1-avoid heavy weight lifting 2-avoid forward bending 3-avoid driving and traveling for long distance 4-avoid brisk walk even normal walk too 5-alwaz take a side turn while getting up from bed. 6-apply ice pack for 10mins initially few days and after that hot packs for 15mins thrice daily if in case ice doesnt suit s you apply hot pack. 7-wear back support for few days while walking. 8-avoid prolong standing sitting postion 9-avoid cross sitting position 10-avoid gym and any other exercises 11-ultrasonic therapy will helps you alot so go for a physio session. 12-firm pillow and mattress is needed 13-reduce weight if you are heavy 14-have lot of water and fibre diet. take good rest and no stress take care