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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

am A 60 year female beening having back pain for about 10years ,but about 2year have got really bad took a mri and the doctor said I have a bugle dicsL4-L5 and that it pressing the nerve and the pain is so bad in my hips and buttock and legs with burning and tingle in my left fingers recommend surgery to relieve pain in legs but will still have back pain degeration back
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello,Thanks for your query.
After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse.
It is confirmed by MRI scan.
There are two treatment options.
First option is est in position of relief(generally lateral position with both knee bend),neurotopics such as mecobalamin and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics . This method needs patience as it take longer treatment times sometimes up to 6 months.
Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy).
Back pain can still remain in a degenerated back but burning and tingling should be much reduced.
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from lumbar disc prolapse. It is confirmed by MRI scan. There are two treatment options. First option is est in position of relief(generally lateral position with both knee bend),neurotopics such as mecobalamin and analgesics (Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective). Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics . This method needs patience as it take longer treatment times sometimes up to 6 months. Second option is go for surgical operation(Discectomy). Back pain can still remain in a degenerated back but burning and tingling should be much reduced. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.