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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Back Radiating To The Leg

prolaps of L4 and L5 plus S1 disc with sciatica had cortison injection no help currently on targin and endone 4 hourly without any result for better, changes in the last 3 weeks. Bladder and Bowls changes have to go to Toilet for bladder every 2 hours and have 3-4 bowl movements a day. also my left leg is getting weaker and I am wairung a plastic soft gard on my leg and using a walker. At present only my pain management keeps me going as the pain otherwise in my lower back and upper leg going down the front of my leg to the big toe is enormous. please help
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Since your Left Leg is getting weaker, the patient may need surgical management. I would suggest you consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Back Radiating To The Leg

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Since your Left Leg is getting weaker, the patient may need surgical management. I would suggest you consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.