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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Buttock Pain When Diagnosed With Slipped Disc
had fusion on cervical neck c4-5 and c5-6 in jan 20, 2016.......2 months ago experiencing right buttockpain down to my foot....my nero told me to get lower lumbar mri....results in and it doesn t look good...on L5 down to s-1 slipped disc and its herniated...the L4 is bulging same with L5....my height on disc measurement is low from L4 all the way down...I feel it all the time, sleeping, walking, and driving for 20 minutes is unbareable...I see my nero on tues...what should I expect???
Sun, 17 Mar 2019
Hello,
It could be a neuropathic pain as in sciatica. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like gabapentin for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. In severe cases, you can opt for a steroid injection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a neuropathic pain as in sciatica. As first-line management, you can take analgesics like gabapentin for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. In severe cases, you can opt for a steroid injection.
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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