Would Taking Oral Dexamethasone Cause Numbness And Tingling Of Foot?
L3-L4 = Disc bulge with left sided protrusion resulting in severe narrowing of left lateral recess with protrusion abutting and moderately displacing the descending left L4 nerve root. Moderate-severe left sided neural foramenal narrowing. L4-L5 = Large extrusion extending inferiorly with obliteration of left lateral recess. Severe left greater than right neural foramenal narrowing. L5-S1 = Protrusion and left sided facet arthropathy with mild to moderate narrowing of the left lateral recess and moderate-severe left sided neural foramenal narrowing. My Dr. consulted with a neurosurgeon, and he reccomended oral dexamethasone taper with follow up in 2 weeks. Now 2 weeks out and my foot is still numb and tingling. What questions should I ask about next steps
As you are diagnosed with L3-L4, L5-S1 disc and you don't have any relief in the symptoms after taking medications as well, it's better for you to fix an appointment with your neurosurgeon and go for surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
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Would Taking Oral Dexamethasone Cause Numbness And Tingling Of Foot?
Hi, As you are diagnosed with L3-L4, L5-S1 disc and you don t have any relief in the symptoms after taking medications as well, it s better for you to fix an appointment with your neurosurgeon and go for surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist