Suggest Treatment For Cerebral Palsy & Disc Problems
I have had two lamenectomys on l- 4 - S -5 .There is no remaking disc at that level. I now have another herniated disc at the l-4 level, which involves a pinched nerve causing pain down the leg. One neurosurgeon recommends another lamenectomy another neurosurgeon disagrees and offered axialif spinal surgery. Can you discuss the pros and cons of each. I am unable to tolerate any type of pain medication for various reasons. I have tried physical therapy and epidural steroid injections without success. I understand that there is some new form of physical therapy for lack of a better word to use. I understand that this therapy was developed by a physician,who like myself, has cerebral palsy and disc problems. Supposedly, this I doctor avoided surgery as a result of this therapy. I also understand that a grant for this treatment must be procured. Do you know anything about this doctor or this treatment.? Can you furnish the details so that I can obtain a grant and begin treatment? I have been in constant pain for the last five years leaving me unable to do anything. I would like to avoid surgery and get my life back. I live in New Orleans, LA. Thank you very much for your assistance.
In my opinion surgery is the best option. There is no real negative about surgery, except the fact that about 5% people do not experience a great pain relief. There are usually no complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Cerebral Palsy & Disc Problems
Hi, In my opinion surgery is the best option. There is no real negative about surgery, except the fact that about 5% people do not experience a great pain relief. There are usually no complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist