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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.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018
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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
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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