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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Leg After An Epidural Shot

I have herniated disc at L5S1 bulging disc at l4. Had 2 epidural shot a month ago doing physical therapy. Pain is returning in leg with some intermit ant foot numbness. Noticed bigger indentation in lower back on right side, where I have a burning pain
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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Hi,You need surgery if having pain even after epidural shot.

I would advise youbto undergo endoscopic dissectomy for L5S1 disc.Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Leg After An Epidural Shot

Hi,You need surgery if having pain even after epidural shot. I would advise youbto undergo endoscopic dissectomy for L5S1 disc.Thanks