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Have Back Pain, Hip, Leg Numbness, Drop Foot. Did CT Scan, Unable MRI Due To Pacemaker. Treatment?
I am 40 years old and have had back pain on and off for several years. The last 6 months I have had intermittent numbness and tingling in my right hip/leg. 2 days ago I developed a drop foot on my right leg. CT scan says L-5-S1 small diffuse posterior disc bulge without disc herniation, L4-L5 minor diffuse posterior disc bulge without disc herniation. I am unable to have an MRI due to my pacemaker. What course of treatment or studies would you recommend? Thanks so much for your help! Kris
Thu, 18 Apr 2013
Hi
Just a bulge without herniation is not much. You really dont need to worry about going for an MRI. You can consult a good physiotherapist for proper exercises to strengthen your back muscles and proper posture while seating. Low backache is a common problem and nothing very drastic is required. You may take local painkiller sprays like volini spray is the pain is very severe
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani.
Just a bulge without herniation is not much. You really dont need to worry about going for an MRI. You can consult a good physiotherapist for proper exercises to strengthen your back muscles and proper posture while seating. Low backache is a common problem and nothing very drastic is required. You may take local painkiller sprays like volini spray is the pain is very severe
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani.
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