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Suggest Treatment For Nerve Affected By Disc
my l5 disc is bone to bone ,there is hardly any space and the little there is the nerve is somehow being affected,I have numbness in my feet,pain in calf muscle and foot,heat,physical therapy not working,chiropractor helps at times, I QUESTION shots or surgery,what else can be done
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Hello,
Epidural steroid shots can help improve your situation temporary, while surgery would be a more long-term solution.
In the meantime, I would recommend holding a lumbar brace during the day.
I recommend discussing with your doctor on the above treatment options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Epidural steroid shots can help improve your situation temporary, while surgery would be a more long-term solution.
In the meantime, I would recommend holding a lumbar brace during the day.
I recommend discussing with your doctor on the above treatment options.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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