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Have Severe Pain In The Lower Pain Even After Medication

i have chronic pain and have had one surgery on neck fusion c5c6c7 four yrs ago and microdiscectomy on lower back still have alot of pain current pain control doctor has me on heavy pain meds and have tried everything under the sun i afraid they r missing somethin
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression

If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.
Due to compression of this nerve root there pain associated with it.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help

If nerve compression becomes severe later on then surgical decompression will give better relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Have Severe Pain In The Lower Pain Even After Medication

Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression If your new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help If nerve compression becomes severe later on then surgical decompression will give better relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.