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Had Lumenectomy And Discectomy. Now Have Pain In Hip. MRI - Srthiritic Changes. Wear & Tear, Bulging Disc In Spine. Treatment

I have recently had back surgery I had lumenectomy and discectomy at the L5 S1. since the surgery I have had severe pain in my right hip my post op mri showed arthritic changes in my hip and lower back. my surgeon says I will have to live with the pain. I have wear n tear up and down my spine, with bulging disc up and down my spine. he says there is nothing more he can do for me. should I go to another doctor?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
What your doctor meant is that he can not do any more surgeries, as he is a surgeon. However, for pain relief, there are other options available, which include medications such as diclofenac, tramadol, pregabalin, etc and physiotherapy.
So, possibly, you could meet another doctor for second opinion.
Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Had Lumenectomy And Discectomy. Now Have Pain In Hip. MRI - Srthiritic Changes. Wear & Tear, Bulging Disc In Spine. Treatment

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. What your doctor meant is that he can not do any more surgeries, as he is a surgeon. However, for pain relief, there are other options available, which include medications such as diclofenac, tramadol, pregabalin, etc and physiotherapy. So, possibly, you could meet another doctor for second opinion. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/