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Have Recurrences Of Disc Prolapse And Pain In Spine, Hip And Leg Which Affects Walking

Hi, I have re-occurances of disc prolapse and suffer from pain in my lower spine, buttock, hip and down the side of my leg into my foot. I am unable to take anti-inflammatory drugs and have to rely on rubbing in 'Pain-Away, which doesn't really help much, This also affects my walking which becomes painful to do. Can you help with some advice please? Judy
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Prolapse disc occurs due to protrusion of the intervertebral disc from its normal position.
The protrusion of the disc impinges onto the nerve roots which emanate from the spinal cord.
Compression of the nerve roots cause pain in the region of distribution of the nerve.
In the initial stages complete bed rest can help to relieve the pain.
If the conservative management does not help to control the pain, surgery is required.
Surgical management consists of removing the disc that has protruded out.
You need to consult your neurologist for further management since, conservative treatment is not helping, surgery may be required.

Thanks and take care
Dr shailja P Wahal
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Have Recurrences Of Disc Prolapse And Pain In Spine, Hip And Leg Which Affects Walking

Hello and welcome to HCM, Prolapse disc occurs due to protrusion of the intervertebral disc from its normal position. The protrusion of the disc impinges onto the nerve roots which emanate from the spinal cord. Compression of the nerve roots cause pain in the region of distribution of the nerve. In the initial stages complete bed rest can help to relieve the pain. If the conservative management does not help to control the pain, surgery is required. Surgical management consists of removing the disc that has protruded out. You need to consult your neurologist for further management since, conservative treatment is not helping, surgery may be required. Thanks and take care Dr shailja P Wahal