Question 1

I've been diagnosed with L5 S1 disc protrusion pressing on a nerve and I'm having pain in my right buttock along with numbness in my right thigh. Is surgery the only option or can this heal on its own with other treatments? The pain and numbness are really bothering me and I'm worried about long-term damage

Accepted Answer

Disc protrusion can improve with rest, physiotherapy, and medication. Surgery is needed if pain persists or worsens neurological symptoms.

Question 2

my husband has 5 mm canal stenosis and the doctor suggested surgery but he can't even walk straight now i'm really worried are there any serious complications we should know about before going ahead with the operation

Accepted Answer

needs P/E for better advice.

Question 3

I've had surgery for severe radiating pain from my shoulder down my arm due to a C6 disc prolapse, but the pain keeps coming and going. Is surgery the only solution for this, or are there other treatment options I should consider?

Accepted Answer

Persistent post-op pain may need imaging and nerve evaluation‚Äîdiscuss with a spine specialist for alternate treatments.

Experiencing pain and numbness in my left hand and thumb, and an MRI showed a bulge between C2 and C3. Could this be treated with medication or would surgery be necessary?

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

More Neurosurgery Health Queries

my husband has 5 mm canal stenosis and the doctor suggested surgery but he can't even walk straight now i'm really worried are there any serious complications we should know about before going ahead with the operation

I've had surgery for severe radiating pain from my shoulder down my arm due to a C6 disc prolapse, but the pain keeps coming and going. Is surgery the only solution for this, or are there other treatment options I should consider?

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