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How To Treat Back Pain Caused By Lumbar Spine Disc Bulge And Nerve Compression?
Sir,I have back pain 25 days back & Doctor done MRI & diagnose with L4 - L5 Bulge Disc and have nerve compression. Pain is reduce but could you please let me know how much time it will take to be normal. I am doing gentle exercise in the morning & doing 8 hours job please suggest should i take proper rest to heal disc properly.
You can take analgesics like gabapentin or tramadol for pain relief. It takes quite a time and complete remission is not likely. You can avoid certain posturing and weightlifting.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Back Pain Caused By Lumbar Spine Disc Bulge And Nerve Compression?
Hello, You can take analgesics like gabapentin or tramadol for pain relief. It takes quite a time and complete remission is not likely. You can avoid certain posturing and weightlifting. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician