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How To Treat Numbness And Pain In Leg After I Fall Down From Stairs?
Aloha, 50 year old female, 5ft 3inches tall, 140 lbs. I fell down the stairs in December 2010, couldn t walk - severe pain. I went to emergency and they did CAT Scan - Scan showed slight bulge in disc. Pain still persisted after 2 months - finally insurance approved MRI. MRI showed no bulge. Pain has gotten worse and my left leg is numb down to my toes. Should I go to a neurosurgeon? Not sure what to do?
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Hello....you need to do repeat MRI scanning coz symptoms told by you are closely matching with disc prolapse....better if you could consult a ortho or a neurosurgeon
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